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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,451.54, 460,206.93 and 190,178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,451.54, 460,206.93 and 190,178.74 is: 262,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,451.54 : 460,206.93 = 190,178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,451.54/460,206.93 = 190,178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,451.54x = 460,206.93 × 190,178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,451.54x = 87,521,574,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,521,574,086.67/333,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,471.64

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