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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,472.96, 460,218.24 and 190,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,472.96, 460,218.24 and 190,236.16 is: 262,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,472.96 : 460,218.24 = 190,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,472.96/460,218.24 = 190,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,472.96x = 460,218.24 × 190,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,472.96x = 87,550,150,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,550,150,739.56/333,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,540.48

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