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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,687.16, 460,570.68 and 190,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,687.16, 460,570.68 and 190,530.24 is: 262,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,687.16 : 460,570.68 = 190,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,687.16/460,570.68 = 190,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,687.16x = 460,570.68 × 190,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,687.16x = 87,752,642,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,752,642,197.36/333,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,978.78

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