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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,188.51, 462,709.24 and 199,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,188.51, 462,709.24 and 199,266.46 is: 275,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,188.51 : 462,709.24 = 199,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,188.51/462,709.24 = 199,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,188.51x = 462,709.24 × 199,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,188.51x = 92,202,429,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202,429,950.54/335,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,076.35

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