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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,023.66, 458,146.43 and 188,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,023.66, 458,146.43 and 188,767.87 is: 260,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,023.66 : 458,146.43 = 188,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,023.66/458,146.43 = 188,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,023.66x = 458,146.43 × 188,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,023.66x = 86,483,324,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,483,324,357.88/332,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,473.38

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