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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,966.73, 467,815.59 and 195,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,966.73, 467,815.59 and 195,726.60 is: 270,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,966.73 : 467,815.59 = 195,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,966.73/467,815.59 = 195,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,966.73x = 467,815.59 × 195,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,966.73x = 91,563,954,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,563,954,857.69/338,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,126.67

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