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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,222.48, 498,333.72 and 189,967.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,222.48, 498,333.72 and 189,967.97 is: 284,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,222.48 : 498,333.72 = 189,967.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,222.48/498,333.72 = 189,967.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,222.48x = 498,333.72 × 189,967.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,222.48x = 94,667,445,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,667,445,460.46/332,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,951.96

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