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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,733.54, 467,418.60 and 195,539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,733.54, 467,418.60 and 195,539.72 is: 269,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,733.54 : 467,418.60 = 195,539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,733.54/467,418.60 = 195,539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,733.54x = 467,418.60 × 195,539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,733.54x = 91,398,899,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,899,829.70/338,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,825.36

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