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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,173.31, 458,382.24 and 188,930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,173.31, 458,382.24 and 188,930.25 is: 260,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,173.31 : 458,382.24 = 188,930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,173.31/458,382.24 = 188,930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,173.31x = 458,382.24 × 188,930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,173.31x = 86,602,271,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602,271,198.76/332,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,714.12

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