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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,179.22, 462,416.46 and 191,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,179.22, 462,416.46 and 191,862.68 is: 264,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,179.22 : 462,416.46 = 191,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,179.22/462,416.46 = 191,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,179.22x = 462,416.46 × 191,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,179.22x = 88,720,461,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,720,461,291.71/335,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,695.59

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