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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,117.46, 505,672.73 and 194,872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,117.46, 505,672.73 and 194,872.22 is: 292,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,117.46 : 505,672.73 = 194,872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,117.46/505,672.73 = 194,872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,117.46x = 505,672.73 × 194,872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,117.46x = 98,541,567,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541,567,778.38/337,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,306.34

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