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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,591.48, 460,242 and 190,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,591.48, 460,242 and 190,248.48 is: 262,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,591.48 : 460,242 = 190,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,591.48/460,242 = 190,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,591.48x = 460,242 × 190,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,591.48x = 87,560,340,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,560,340,932.16/333,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,477.75

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