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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,125.24, 458,342.94 and 188,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,125.24, 458,342.94 and 188,905.90 is: 260,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,125.24 : 458,342.94 = 188,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,125.24/458,342.94 = 188,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,125.24x = 458,342.94 × 188,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,125.24x = 86,583,685,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583,685,589.35/332,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,695.89

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