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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,305.92, 462,608.80 and 190,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,305.92, 462,608.80 and 190,096.12 is: 262,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,305.92 : 462,608.80 = 190,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,305.92/462,608.80 = 190,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,305.92x = 462,608.80 × 190,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,305.92x = 87,940,137,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,940,137,957.86/335,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,268.37

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