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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,172.56, 462,536.19 and 190,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,172.56, 462,536.19 and 190,005.73 is: 262,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,172.56 : 462,536.19 = 190,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,172.56/462,536.19 = 190,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,172.56x = 462,536.19 × 190,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,172.56x = 87,884,525,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884,525,276.03/335,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,206.81

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