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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,558.88, 465,830.48 and 194,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,558.88, 465,830.48 and 194,266.72 is: 268,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,558.88 : 465,830.48 = 194,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,558.88/465,830.48 = 194,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,558.88x = 465,830.48 × 194,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,558.88x = 90,495,359,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,359,425.63/337,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,087.63

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