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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,184.44, 462,703.63 and 199,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,184.44, 462,703.63 and 199,262.39 is: 275,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,184.44 : 462,703.63 = 199,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,184.44/462,703.63 = 199,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,184.44x = 462,703.63 × 199,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,184.44x = 92,199,431,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,199,431,175.48/335,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,070.74

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