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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,038.84, 458,211.46 and 188,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,038.84, 458,211.46 and 188,798.88 is: 260,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,038.84 : 458,211.46 = 188,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,038.84/458,211.46 = 188,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,038.84x = 458,211.46 × 188,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,038.84x = 86,509,810,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,509,810,451.16/332,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,541.24

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