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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,985.14, 467,726.41 and 195,662.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,985.14, 467,726.41 and 195,662.15 is: 269,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,985.14 : 467,726.41 = 195,662.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,985.14/467,726.41 = 195,662.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,985.14x = 467,726.41 × 195,662.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,985.14x = 91,516,352,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,516,352,898.33/338,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,971.58

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