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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,788.76, 467,566.98 and 195,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,788.76, 467,566.98 and 195,587.24 is: 269,932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,788.76 : 467,566.98 = 195,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,788.76/467,566.98 = 195,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,788.76x = 467,566.98 × 195,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,788.76x = 91,450,135,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450,135,133.34/338,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,932.61

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