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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,513.23, 460,251.20 and 197,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,513.23, 460,251.20 and 197,554.91 is: 272,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,513.23 : 460,251.20 = 197,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,513.23/460,251.20 = 197,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,513.23x = 460,251.20 × 197,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,513.23x = 90,924,884,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,924,884,393.39/333,513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,627.52

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