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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,033, 462,363.25 and 191,814.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,033, 462,363.25 and 191,814.57 is: 264,714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,033 : 462,363.25 = 191,814.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,033/462,363.25 = 191,814.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,033x = 462,363.25 × 191,814.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,033x = 88,688,007,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688,007,982.55/335,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,714.25

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