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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,012, 496,615.92 and 190,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,012, 496,615.92 and 190,871.20 is: 286,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,012 : 496,615.92 = 190,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,012/496,615.92 = 190,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,012x = 496,615.92 × 190,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,012x = 94,789,676,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,789,676,589.50/331,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,363.26

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