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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,955.82, 466,265.15 and 194,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,955.82, 466,265.15 and 194,712.30 is: 268,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,955.82 : 466,265.15 = 194,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,955.82/466,265.15 = 194,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,955.82x = 466,265.15 × 194,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,955.82x = 90,787,559,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,787,559,766.35/337,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,637.36

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