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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,732.55, 467,417.25 and 195,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,732.55, 467,417.25 and 195,538.73 is: 269,824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,732.55 : 467,417.25 = 195,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,732.55/467,417.25 = 195,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,732.55x = 467,417.25 × 195,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,732.55x = 91,398,175,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,175,445.09/338,732.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,824.01

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