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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,982.92, 466,533 and 194,800.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,982.92, 466,533 and 194,800.12 is: 268,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,982.92 : 466,533 = 194,800.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,982.92/466,533 = 194,800.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,982.92x = 466,533 × 194,800.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,982.92x = 90,880,684,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,880,684,383.96/337,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,891.35

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