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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,006.01, 458,162.88 and 188,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,006.01, 458,162.88 and 188,762.97 is: 260,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,006.01 : 458,162.88 = 188,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,006.01/458,162.88 = 188,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,006.01x = 458,162.88 × 188,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,006.01x = 86,484,185,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,484,185,972.55/332,006.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,489.82

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