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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,005.52, 459,487.88 and 196,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,005.52, 459,487.88 and 196,971.76 is: 271,785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,005.52 : 459,487.88 = 196,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,005.52/459,487.88 = 196,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,005.52x = 459,487.88 × 196,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,005.52x = 90,506,136,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,506,136,422.27/333,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,785.69

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