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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,431.27, 462,886.81 and 192,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,431.27, 462,886.81 and 192,182.09 is: 265,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,431.27 : 462,886.81 = 192,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,431.27/462,886.81 = 192,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,431.27x = 462,886.81 × 192,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,431.27x = 88,958,554,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,958,554,240.85/335,431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,206.50

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