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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,735.06, 467,420.70 and 195,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,735.06, 467,420.70 and 195,541.24 is: 269,827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,735.06 : 467,420.70 = 195,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,735.06/467,420.70 = 195,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,735.06x = 467,420.70 × 195,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,735.06x = 91,400,023,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,400,023,279.67/338,735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,827.47

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