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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,099.29, 458,263.83 and 194,257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,099.29, 458,263.83 and 194,257.95 is: 268,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,099.29 : 458,263.83 = 194,257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,099.29/458,263.83 = 194,257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,099.29x = 458,263.83 × 194,257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,099.29x = 89,021,390,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,021,390,092.23/332,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,056.55

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