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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,184.96, 457,075.76 and 187,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,184.96, 457,075.76 and 187,989.92 is: 259,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,184.96 : 457,075.76 = 187,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,184.96/457,075.76 = 187,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,184.96x = 457,075.76 × 187,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,184.96x = 85,925,635,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,925,635,556.34/331,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,449.09

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