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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,733.17, 467,418.08 and 195,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,733.17, 467,418.08 and 195,539.34 is: 269,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,733.17 : 467,418.08 = 195,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,733.17/467,418.08 = 195,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,733.17x = 467,418.08 × 195,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,733.17x = 91,398,623,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,623,356.12/338,733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,824.84

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