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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,138.69, 465,268 and 191,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,138.69, 465,268 and 191,947.35 is: 264,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,138.69 : 465,268 = 191,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,138.69/465,268 = 191,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,138.69x = 465,268 × 191,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,138.69x = 89,306,959,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306,959,639.80/337,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,896.80

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