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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,452.17, 460,207.80 and 190,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,452.17, 460,207.80 and 190,179.37 is: 262,472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,452.17 : 460,207.80 = 190,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,452.17/460,207.80 = 190,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,452.17x = 460,207.80 × 190,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,452.17x = 87,522,026,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522,026,221.15/333,452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,472.51

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