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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,821.31, 460,673.67 and 195,973.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,821.31, 460,673.67 and 195,973.26 is: 270,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,821.31 : 460,673.67 = 195,973.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,821.31/460,673.67 = 195,973.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,821.31x = 460,673.67 × 195,973.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,821.31x = 90,279,720,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,279,720,906.06/333,821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,443.25

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