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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,215.23, 462,530.84 and 188,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,215.23, 462,530.84 and 188,044.98 is: 259,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,215.23 : 462,530.84 = 188,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,215.23/462,530.84 = 188,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,215.23x = 462,530.84 × 188,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,215.23x = 86,976,600,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976,600,940.22/335,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,464.95

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