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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,967.73, 467,816.97 and 195,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,967.73, 467,816.97 and 195,727.60 is: 270,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,967.73 : 467,816.97 = 195,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,967.73/467,816.97 = 195,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,967.73x = 467,816.97 × 195,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,967.73x = 91,564,692,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564,692,777.37/338,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,128.05

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