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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,967.26, 458,112.66 and 188,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,967.26, 458,112.66 and 188,727.34 is: 260,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,967.26 : 458,112.66 = 188,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,967.26/458,112.66 = 188,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,967.26x = 458,112.66 × 188,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,967.26x = 86,458,383,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458,383,742.12/331,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,442.50

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