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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,010.03, 458,127.63 and 188,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,010.03, 458,127.63 and 188,754.24 is: 260,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,010.03 : 458,127.63 = 188,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,010.03/458,127.63 = 188,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,010.03x = 458,127.63 × 188,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,010.03x = 86,473,532,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473,532,623.65/332,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,454.58

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