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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,555.88, 465,826.34 and 194,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,555.88, 465,826.34 and 194,263.72 is: 268,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,555.88 : 465,826.34 = 194,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,555.88/465,826.34 = 194,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,555.88x = 465,826.34 × 194,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,555.88x = 90,493,157,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,493,157,682.38/337,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,083.49

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