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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,035.89, 458,152.33 and 186,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,035.89, 458,152.33 and 186,821.52 is: 257,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,035.89 : 458,152.33 = 186,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,035.89/458,152.33 = 186,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,035.89x = 458,152.33 × 186,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,035.89x = 85,592,714,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,592,714,898.98/332,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,781.51

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