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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,631.78, 465,972.04 and 194,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,631.78, 465,972.04 and 194,419.73 is: 268,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,631.78 : 465,972.04 = 194,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,631.78/465,972.04 = 194,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,631.78x = 465,972.04 × 194,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,631.78x = 90,594,158,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594,158,204.35/337,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,322.37

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