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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,734.29, 467,419.64 and 195,540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,734.29, 467,419.64 and 195,540.47 is: 269,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,734.29 : 467,419.64 = 195,540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,734.29/467,419.64 = 195,540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,734.29x = 467,419.64 × 195,540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,734.29x = 91,399,452,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399,452,778.03/338,734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,826.40

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