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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,024.22, 458,147.21 and 188,768.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,024.22, 458,147.21 and 188,768.43 is: 260,474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,024.22 : 458,147.21 = 188,768.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,024.22/458,147.21 = 188,768.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,024.22x = 458,147.21 × 188,768.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,024.22x = 86,483,728,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,483,728,596.74/332,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,474.16

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