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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,003.38, 458,159.25 and 188,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,003.38, 458,159.25 and 188,760.35 is: 260,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,003.38 : 458,159.25 = 188,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,003.38/458,159.25 = 188,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,003.38x = 458,159.25 × 188,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,003.38x = 86,482,297,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,482,297,387.09/332,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,486.20

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