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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,127.24, 458,345.72 and 188,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,127.24, 458,345.72 and 188,907.92 is: 260,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,127.24 : 458,345.72 = 188,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,127.24/458,345.72 = 188,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,127.24x = 458,345.72 × 188,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,127.24x = 86,585,136,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,585,136,606.10/332,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,698.69

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