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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,885.16, 509,775.90 and 190,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,885.16, 509,775.90 and 190,033 is: 285,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,885.16 : 509,775.90 = 190,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,885.16/509,775.90 = 190,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,885.16x = 509,775.90 × 190,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,885.16x = 96,874,243,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,874,243,604.70/339,885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,020.52

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