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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,046.83, 458,222.49 and 188,806.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,046.83, 458,222.49 and 188,806.83 is: 260,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,046.83 : 458,222.49 = 188,806.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,046.83/458,222.49 = 188,806.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,046.83x = 458,222.49 × 188,806.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,046.83x = 86,515,535,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,515,535,771.61/332,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,552.22

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