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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,246.40, 498,369.60 and 189,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,246.40, 498,369.60 and 189,945.60 is: 284,918.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,246.40 : 498,369.60 = 189,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,246.40/498,369.60 = 189,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,246.40x = 498,369.60 × 189,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,246.40x = 94,663,112,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,663,112,693.76/332,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,918.40

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