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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,007.64, 462,328.26 and 189,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,007.64, 462,328.26 and 189,841.60 is: 261,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,007.64 : 462,328.26 = 189,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,007.64/462,328.26 = 189,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,007.64x = 462,328.26 × 189,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,007.64x = 87,769,136,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,769,136,603.62/335,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,991.45

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