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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,251.73, 459,912.06 and 190,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,251.73, 459,912.06 and 190,015.38 is: 262,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,251.73 : 459,912.06 = 190,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,251.73/459,912.06 = 190,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,251.73x = 459,912.06 × 190,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,251.73x = 87,390,364,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,390,364,847.48/333,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,235.29

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