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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,251, 505,630.56 and 194,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,251, 505,630.56 and 194,895.60 is: 292,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,251 : 505,630.56 = 194,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,251/505,630.56 = 194,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,251x = 505,630.56 × 194,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,251x = 98,545,171,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545,171,369.54/337,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,201.27

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