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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,238.16, 461,249.40 and 190,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,238.16, 461,249.40 and 190,997.88 is: 263,577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,238.16 : 461,249.40 = 190,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,238.16/461,249.40 = 190,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,238.16x = 461,249.40 × 190,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,238.16x = 88,097,657,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,097,657,551.27/334,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,577.50

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