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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,165.13, 458,412.51 and 188,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,165.13, 458,412.51 and 188,971.30 is: 260,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,165.13 : 458,412.51 = 188,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,165.13/458,412.51 = 188,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,165.13x = 458,412.51 × 188,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,165.13x = 86,626,807,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,626,807,950.96/332,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,794.41

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