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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,035.83, 458,207.32 and 188,795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,035.83, 458,207.32 and 188,795.87 is: 260,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,035.83 : 458,207.32 = 188,795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,035.83/458,207.32 = 188,795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,035.83x = 458,207.32 × 188,795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,035.83x = 86,507,647,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507,647,328.73/332,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,537.09

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