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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,734.17, 467,419.46 and 195,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,734.17, 467,419.46 and 195,540.34 is: 269,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,734.17 : 467,419.46 = 195,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,734.17/467,419.46 = 195,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,734.17x = 467,419.46 × 195,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,734.17x = 91,399,360,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399,360,131.02/338,734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,826.22

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