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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,592.48, 460,243.38 and 190,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,592.48, 460,243.38 and 190,249.48 is: 262,479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,592.48 : 460,243.38 = 190,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,592.48/460,243.38 = 190,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,592.48x = 460,243.38 × 190,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,592.48x = 87,561,063,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561,063,718.44/333,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,479.13

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