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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,029.60, 458,222.52 and 188,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,029.60, 458,222.52 and 188,803 is: 260,560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,029.60 : 458,222.52 = 188,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,029.60/458,222.52 = 188,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,029.60x = 458,222.52 × 188,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,029.60x = 86,513,786,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513,786,443.56/332,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,560.46

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