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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,060.16, 462,409.44 and 191,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,060.16, 462,409.44 and 191,865.28 is: 264,789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,060.16 : 462,409.44 = 191,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,060.16/462,409.44 = 191,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,060.16x = 462,409.44 × 191,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,060.16x = 88,720,316,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,720,316,680.24/335,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,789.21

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