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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,163.39, 458,382.96 and 188,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,163.39, 458,382.96 and 188,923.26 is: 260,712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,163.39 : 458,382.96 = 188,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,163.39/458,382.96 = 188,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,163.39x = 458,382.96 × 188,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,163.39x = 86,599,203,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,599,203,131.65/332,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,712.67

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