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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,001.83, 458,105.38 and 186,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,001.83, 458,105.38 and 186,787.43 is: 257,734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,001.83 : 458,105.38 = 186,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,001.83/458,105.38 = 186,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,001.83x = 458,105.38 × 186,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,001.83x = 85,568,326,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,568,326,599.37/332,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,734.50

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