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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,004.38, 458,160.63 and 188,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,004.38, 458,160.63 and 188,761.35 is: 260,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,004.38 : 458,160.63 = 188,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,004.38/458,160.63 = 188,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,004.38x = 458,160.63 × 188,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,004.38x = 86,483,019,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,483,019,035.65/332,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,487.58

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