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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,636.08, 465,954.48 and 194,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,636.08, 465,954.48 and 194,418.72 is: 268,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,636.08 : 465,954.48 = 194,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,636.08/465,954.48 = 194,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,636.08x = 465,954.48 × 194,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,636.08x = 90,590,273,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,590,273,579.87/337,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,307.44

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