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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,968.82, 466,419.54 and 194,738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,968.82, 466,419.54 and 194,738.14 is: 268,751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,968.82 : 466,419.54 = 194,738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,968.82/466,419.54 = 194,738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,968.82x = 466,419.54 × 194,738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,968.82x = 90,829,673,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,829,673,679.26/337,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,751.64

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