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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,977.39, 462,289.50 and 191,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,977.39, 462,289.50 and 191,734.20 is: 264,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,977.39 : 462,289.50 = 191,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,977.39/462,289.50 = 191,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,977.39x = 462,289.50 × 191,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,977.39x = 88,636,707,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,636,707,450.90/334,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,605.05

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