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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,972.61, 467,787.66 and 195,745.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,972.61, 467,787.66 and 195,745.17 is: 270,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,972.61 : 467,787.66 = 195,745.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,972.61/467,787.66 = 195,745.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,972.61x = 467,787.66 × 195,745.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,972.61x = 91,567,175,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,567,175,030.60/338,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,131.49

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