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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,168.55, 458,417.97 and 188,920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,168.55, 458,417.97 and 188,920.05 is: 260,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,168.55 : 458,417.97 = 188,920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,168.55/458,417.97 = 188,920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,168.55x = 458,417.97 × 188,920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,168.55x = 86,604,345,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604,345,813.30/332,168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,724.10

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