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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,442.85, 460,146.83 and 190,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,442.85, 460,146.83 and 190,205.28 is: 262,480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,442.85 : 460,146.83 = 190,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,442.85/460,146.83 = 190,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,442.85x = 460,146.83 × 190,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,442.85x = 87,522,355,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522,355,690.24/333,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,480.83

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