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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,248.24, 462,627.53 and 190,051.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,248.24, 462,627.53 and 190,051.95 is: 262,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,248.24 : 462,627.53 = 190,051.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,248.24/462,627.53 = 190,051.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,248.24x = 462,627.53 × 190,051.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,248.24x = 87,923,261,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923,261,259.53/335,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,263.15

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