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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,819.81, 460,671.59 and 195,971.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,819.81, 460,671.59 and 195,971.75 is: 270,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,819.81 : 460,671.59 = 195,971.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,819.81/460,671.59 = 195,971.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,819.81x = 460,671.59 × 195,971.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,819.81x = 90,278,619,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,278,619,309.19/333,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,441.17

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