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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,028.63, 458,221.14 and 188,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,028.63, 458,221.14 and 188,802 is: 260,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,028.63 : 458,221.14 = 188,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,028.63/458,221.14 = 188,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,028.63x = 458,221.14 × 188,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,028.63x = 86,513,067,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513,067,674.28/332,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,559.06

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