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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,042.33, 458,216.27 and 188,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,042.33, 458,216.27 and 188,802.35 is: 260,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,042.33 : 458,216.27 = 188,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,042.33/458,216.27 = 188,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,042.33x = 458,216.27 × 188,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,042.33x = 86,512,305,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,512,305,349.14/332,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,546.02

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