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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,243.40, 498,365.10 and 189,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,243.40, 498,365.10 and 189,942.60 is: 284,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,243.40 : 498,365.10 = 189,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,243.40/498,365.10 = 189,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,243.40x = 498,365.10 × 189,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,243.40x = 94,660,762,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,660,762,843.26/332,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,913.90

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