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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,421.74, 462,882 and 192,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,421.74, 462,882 and 192,264.82 is: 265,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,421.74 : 462,882 = 192,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,421.74/462,882 = 192,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,421.74x = 462,882 × 192,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,421.74x = 88,995,924,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,995,924,411.24/335,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,325.45

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