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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,972.16, 462,287.36 and 191,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,972.16, 462,287.36 and 191,777.28 is: 264,667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,972.16 : 462,287.36 = 191,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,972.16/462,287.36 = 191,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,972.16x = 462,287.36 × 191,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,972.16x = 88,656,212,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,212,479.18/334,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,667.41

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