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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,979.34, 460,841.40 and 190,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,979.34, 460,841.40 and 190,708.97 is: 263,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,979.34 : 460,841.40 = 190,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,979.34/460,841.40 = 190,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,979.34x = 460,841.40 × 190,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,979.34x = 87,886,586,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,886,586,423.15/333,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,149.77

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