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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,751.71, 460,567.86 and 195,928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,751.71, 460,567.86 and 195,928.42 is: 270,375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,751.71 : 460,567.86 = 195,928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,751.71/460,567.86 = 195,928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,751.71x = 460,567.86 × 195,928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,751.71x = 90,238,333,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238,333,602.40/333,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,375.65

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