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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,030.64, 458,223.90 and 188,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,030.64, 458,223.90 and 188,804 is: 260,561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,030.64 : 458,223.90 = 188,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,030.64/458,223.90 = 188,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,030.64x = 458,223.90 × 188,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,030.64x = 86,514,505,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514,505,215.60/332,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,561.81

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