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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,819.43, 460,671.08 and 195,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,819.43, 460,671.08 and 195,971.38 is: 270,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,819.43 : 460,671.08 = 195,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,819.43/460,671.08 = 195,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,819.43x = 460,671.08 × 195,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,819.43x = 90,278,345,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,278,345,142.16/333,819.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,440.65

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