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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,098.62, 458,293.74 and 188,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,098.62, 458,293.74 and 188,858.64 is: 260,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,098.62 : 458,293.74 = 188,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,098.62/458,293.74 = 188,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,098.62x = 458,293.74 × 188,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,098.62x = 86,552,732,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,552,732,456.91/332,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,623.58

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