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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,973.61, 467,789.04 and 195,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,973.61, 467,789.04 and 195,746.17 is: 270,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,973.61 : 467,789.04 = 195,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,973.61/467,789.04 = 195,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,973.61x = 467,789.04 × 195,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,973.61x = 91,567,912,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,567,912,947.98/338,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,132.87

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