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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,753.51, 460,580.38 and 197,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,753.51, 460,580.38 and 197,854.25 is: 273,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,753.51 : 460,580.38 = 197,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,753.51/460,580.38 = 197,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,753.51x = 460,580.38 × 197,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,753.51x = 91,127,782,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,127,782,852.08/333,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,039.17

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