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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,175.31, 458,385 and 188,932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,175.31, 458,385 and 188,932.25 is: 260,716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,175.31 : 458,385 = 188,932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,175.31/458,385 = 188,932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,175.31x = 458,385 × 188,932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,175.31x = 86,603,709,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,603,709,416.25/332,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,716.88

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