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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,737.08, 467,423.48 and 195,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,737.08, 467,423.48 and 195,543.24 is: 269,830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,737.08 : 467,423.48 = 195,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,737.08/467,423.48 = 195,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,737.08x = 467,423.48 × 195,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,737.08x = 91,401,501,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,501,731.28/338,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,830.22

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