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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,182.68, 498,973.20 and 190,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,182.68, 498,973.20 and 190,595.68 is: 285,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,182.68 : 498,973.20 = 190,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,182.68/498,973.20 = 190,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,182.68x = 498,973.20 × 190,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,182.68x = 95,102,136,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,102,136,355.78/333,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,435.41

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