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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,009.03, 458,126.25 and 188,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,009.03, 458,126.25 and 188,753.24 is: 260,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,009.03 : 458,126.25 = 188,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,009.03/458,126.25 = 188,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,009.03x = 458,126.25 × 188,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,009.03x = 86,472,814,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,472,814,454.04/332,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,453.20

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