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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,039.15, 458,211.87 and 188,799.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,039.15, 458,211.87 and 188,799.19 is: 260,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,039.15 : 458,211.87 = 188,799.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,039.15/458,211.87 = 188,799.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,039.15x = 458,211.87 × 188,799.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,039.15x = 86,510,028,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,028,758.86/332,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,541.65

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