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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,511, 462,852.62 and 199,467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,511, 462,852.62 and 199,467.75 is: 275,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,511 : 462,852.62 = 199,467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,511/462,852.62 = 199,467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,511x = 462,852.62 × 199,467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,511x = 92,324,171,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,324,171,431.36/335,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,174.80

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