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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,591.78, 457,580.37 and 188,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,591.78, 457,580.37 and 188,333.02 is: 259,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,591.78 : 457,580.37 = 188,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,591.78/457,580.37 = 188,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,591.78x = 457,580.37 × 188,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,591.78x = 86,177,492,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177,492,974.82/331,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,890.32

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