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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,188.44, 462,709.16 and 199,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,188.44, 462,709.16 and 199,266.40 is: 275,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,188.44 : 462,709.16 = 199,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,188.44/462,709.16 = 199,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,188.44x = 462,709.16 × 199,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,188.44x = 92,202,388,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202,388,560.22/335,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,076.28

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