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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,752, 466,057.26 and 194,558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,752, 466,057.26 and 194,558.58 is: 268,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,752 : 466,057.26 = 194,558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,752/466,057.26 = 194,558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,752x = 466,057.26 × 194,558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,752x = 90,675,438,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,675,438,704.29/337,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,467.51

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