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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,049.33, 458,225.94 and 188,809.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,049.33, 458,225.94 and 188,809.33 is: 260,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,049.33 : 458,225.94 = 188,809.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,049.33/458,225.94 = 188,809.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,049.33x = 458,225.94 × 188,809.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,049.33x = 86,517,332,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,517,332,720.02/332,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,555.66

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