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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,004.70, 505,161.45 and 196,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,004.70, 505,161.45 and 196,691.10 is: 294,834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,004.70 : 505,161.45 = 196,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,004.70/505,161.45 = 196,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,004.70x = 505,161.45 × 196,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,004.70x = 99,360,761,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360,761,278.10/337,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,834.94

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