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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,051.96, 458,229.49 and 188,811.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,051.96, 458,229.49 and 188,811.97 is: 260,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,051.96 : 458,229.49 = 188,811.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,051.96/458,229.49 = 188,811.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,051.96x = 458,229.49 × 188,811.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,051.96x = 86,519,211,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,519,211,101.39/332,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,559.25

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