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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,037, 458,153.86 and 186,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,037, 458,153.86 and 186,822.64 is: 257,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,037 : 458,153.86 = 186,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,037/458,153.86 = 186,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,037x = 458,153.86 × 186,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,037x = 85,593,513,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,593,513,651.39/332,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,783.06

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