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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,515.41, 462,858.71 and 199,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,515.41, 462,858.71 and 199,472.18 is: 275,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,515.41 : 462,858.71 = 199,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,515.41/462,858.71 = 199,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,515.41x = 462,858.71 × 199,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,515.41x = 92,327,432,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,327,432,604.03/335,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,180.90

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