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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,204.72, 458,457.44 and 187,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,204.72, 458,457.44 and 187,060.40 is: 258,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,204.72 : 458,457.44 = 187,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,204.72/458,457.44 = 187,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,204.72x = 458,457.44 × 187,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,204.72x = 85,759,232,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,759,232,109.38/332,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,151.76

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