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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,057.72, 458,204.34 and 186,861.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,057.72, 458,204.34 and 186,861.02 is: 257,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,057.72 : 458,204.34 = 186,861.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,057.72/458,204.34 = 186,861.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,057.72x = 458,204.34 × 186,861.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,057.72x = 85,620,530,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,620,530,340.83/332,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,848.34

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