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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,150.67, 456,975.24 and 187,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,150.67, 456,975.24 and 187,902.17 is: 259,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,150.67 : 456,975.24 = 187,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,150.67/456,975.24 = 187,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,150.67x = 456,975.24 × 187,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,150.67x = 85,866,639,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866,639,232.27/331,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,297.80

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