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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,210.32, 462,524.07 and 188,040.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,210.32, 462,524.07 and 188,040.07 is: 259,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,210.32 : 462,524.07 = 188,040.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,210.32/462,524.07 = 188,040.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,210.32x = 462,524.07 × 188,040.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,210.32x = 86,973,058,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,973,058,499.48/335,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,458.18

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