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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,524.41, 462,871.13 and 199,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,524.41, 462,871.13 and 199,481.18 is: 275,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,524.41 : 462,871.13 = 199,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,524.41/462,871.13 = 199,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,524.41x = 462,871.13 × 199,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,524.41x = 92,334,075,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334,075,888.57/335,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,193.32

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