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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,734.54, 467,419.98 and 195,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,734.54, 467,419.98 and 195,540.72 is: 269,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,734.54 : 467,419.98 = 195,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,734.54/467,419.98 = 195,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,734.54x = 467,419.98 × 195,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,734.54x = 91,399,639,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399,639,431.59/338,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,826.75

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