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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,979.33, 467,787.24 and 195,736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,979.33, 467,787.24 and 195,736.23 is: 270,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,979.33 : 467,787.24 = 195,736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,979.33/467,787.24 = 195,736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,979.33x = 467,787.24 × 195,736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,979.33x = 91,562,910,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562,910,799.71/338,979.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,113.55

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