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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,112.24, 458,325 and 188,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,112.24, 458,325 and 188,892.90 is: 260,677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,112.24 : 458,325 = 188,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,112.24/458,325 = 188,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,112.24x = 458,325 × 188,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,112.24x = 86,574,338,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,574,338,392.50/332,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,677.95

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