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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,048.41, 458,224.63 and 188,808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,048.41, 458,224.63 and 188,808.45 is: 260,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,048.41 : 458,224.63 = 188,808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,048.41/458,224.63 = 188,808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,048.41x = 458,224.63 × 188,808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,048.41x = 86,516,682,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516,682,142.12/332,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,554.42

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