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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,901.92, 462,153.99 and 191,658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,901.92, 462,153.99 and 191,658.89 is: 264,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,901.92 : 462,153.99 = 191,658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,901.92/462,153.99 = 191,658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,901.92x = 462,153.99 × 191,658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,901.92x = 88,575,918,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,575,918,280.67/334,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,483.16

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