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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,976.16, 462,292.88 and 191,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,976.16, 462,292.88 and 191,781.28 is: 264,672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,976.16 : 462,292.88 = 191,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,976.16/462,292.88 = 191,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,976.16x = 462,292.88 × 191,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,976.16x = 88,659,120,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,659,120,261.29/334,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,672.93

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