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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,011.70, 456,782.69 and 187,768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,011.70, 456,782.69 and 187,768.67 is: 259,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,011.70 : 456,782.69 = 187,768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,011.70/456,782.69 = 187,768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,011.70x = 456,782.69 × 187,768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,011.70x = 85,769,476,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,476,365.83/331,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,113.13

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