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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,974.64, 460,903.86 and 198,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,974.64, 460,903.86 and 198,089.04 is: 273,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,974.64 : 460,903.86 = 198,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,974.64/460,903.86 = 198,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,974.64x = 460,903.86 × 198,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,974.64x = 91,300,003,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,300,003,159.69/333,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,374.06

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