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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,499.73, 460,212.18 and 195,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,499.73, 460,212.18 and 195,659.50 is: 269,999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,499.73 : 460,212.18 = 195,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,499.73/460,212.18 = 195,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,499.73x = 460,212.18 × 195,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,499.73x = 90,044,885,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,044,885,111.94/333,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,999.87

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