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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,171.36, 459,748.04 and 197,181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,171.36, 459,748.04 and 197,181.27 is: 272,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,171.36 : 459,748.04 = 197,181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,171.36/459,748.04 = 197,181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,171.36x = 459,748.04 × 197,181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,171.36x = 90,653,701,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653,701,421.30/333,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,093.32

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