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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,974.61, 467,790.42 and 195,747.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,974.61, 467,790.42 and 195,747.17 is: 270,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,974.61 : 467,790.42 = 195,747.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,974.61/467,790.42 = 195,747.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,974.61x = 467,790.42 × 195,747.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,974.61x = 91,568,650,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,568,650,868.11/338,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,134.25

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