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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,481.68, 460,161.82 and 190,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,481.68, 460,161.82 and 190,233.16 is: 262,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,481.68 : 460,161.82 = 190,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,481.68/460,161.82 = 190,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,481.68x = 460,161.82 × 190,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,481.68x = 87,538,037,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,037,129.95/333,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,497.29

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