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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,631.28, 465,971.35 and 194,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,631.28, 465,971.35 and 194,419.23 is: 268,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,631.28 : 465,971.35 = 194,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,631.28/465,971.35 = 194,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,631.28x = 465,971.35 × 194,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,631.28x = 90,593,791,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,593,791,069.06/337,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,321.68

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