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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,954.26, 458,094.72 and 188,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,954.26, 458,094.72 and 188,714.34 is: 260,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,954.26 : 458,094.72 = 188,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,954.26/458,094.72 = 188,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,954.26x = 458,094.72 × 188,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,954.26x = 86,449,042,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449,042,742.28/331,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,424.56

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