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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,538.10, 506,226.15 and 195,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,538.10, 506,226.15 and 195,075.30 is: 292,566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,538.10 : 506,226.15 = 195,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,538.10/506,226.15 = 195,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,538.10x = 506,226.15 × 195,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,538.10x = 98,752,218,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752,218,079.10/337,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,566.14

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