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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,033.60, 458,228.04 and 188,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,033.60, 458,228.04 and 188,807 is: 260,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,033.60 : 458,228.04 = 188,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,033.60/458,228.04 = 188,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,033.60x = 458,228.04 × 188,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,033.60x = 86,516,661,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516,661,548.28/332,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,565.98

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