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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,735.29, 467,421.01 and 195,541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,735.29, 467,421.01 and 195,541.47 is: 269,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,735.29 : 467,421.01 = 195,541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,735.29/467,421.01 = 195,541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,735.29x = 467,421.01 × 195,541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,735.29x = 91,400,191,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,400,191,404.28/338,735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,827.78

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