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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,872.40, 466,257.96 and 194,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,872.40, 466,257.96 and 194,632 is: 268,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,872.40 : 466,257.96 = 194,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,872.40/466,257.96 = 194,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,872.40x = 466,257.96 × 194,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,872.40x = 90,748,719,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,748,719,270.72/337,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,588.73

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