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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,969.26, 458,115.42 and 188,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,969.26, 458,115.42 and 188,729.34 is: 260,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,969.26 : 458,115.42 = 188,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,969.26/458,115.42 = 188,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,969.26x = 458,115.42 × 188,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,969.26x = 86,459,820,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459,820,860.42/331,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,445.26

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