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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,187.44, 462,707.78 and 199,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,187.44, 462,707.78 and 199,265.40 is: 275,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,187.44 : 462,707.78 = 199,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,187.44/462,707.78 = 199,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,187.44x = 462,707.78 × 199,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,187.44x = 92,201,650,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,201,650,864.81/335,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,074.90

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