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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,251.06, 461,222.01 and 189,076.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,251.06, 461,222.01 and 189,076.65 is: 260,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,251.06 : 461,222.01 = 189,076.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,251.06/461,222.01 = 189,076.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,251.06x = 461,222.01 × 189,076.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,251.06x = 87,206,312,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,206,312,557.07/334,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,900.63

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