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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,126, 459,935.64 and 197,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,126, 459,935.64 and 197,203.68 is: 272,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,126 : 459,935.64 = 197,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,126/459,935.64 = 197,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,126x = 459,935.64 × 197,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,126x = 90,701,000,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,701,000,771.16/333,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,272.36

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