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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,042.51, 458,216.52 and 188,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,042.51, 458,216.52 and 188,802.54 is: 260,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,042.51 : 458,216.52 = 188,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,042.51/458,216.52 = 188,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,042.51x = 458,216.52 × 188,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,042.51x = 86,512,442,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,512,442,137.95/332,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,546.29

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