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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,498.34, 465,864.91 and 194,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,498.34, 465,864.91 and 194,315.45 is: 268,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,498.34 : 465,864.91 = 194,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,498.34/465,864.91 = 194,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,498.34x = 465,864.91 × 194,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,498.34x = 90,524,750,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,524,750,304.73/337,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,222.80

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