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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,043.66, 458,218.08 and 188,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,043.66, 458,218.08 and 188,803.69 is: 260,547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,043.66 : 458,218.08 = 188,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,043.66/458,218.08 = 188,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,043.66x = 458,218.08 × 188,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,043.66x = 86,513,263,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513,263,183.17/332,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,547.85

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