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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,040.23, 458,213.37 and 188,800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,040.23, 458,213.37 and 188,800.26 is: 260,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,040.23 : 458,213.37 = 188,800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,040.23/458,213.37 = 188,800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,040.23x = 458,213.37 × 188,800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,040.23x = 86,510,801,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,801,100.41/332,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,543.13

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