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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,257.50, 458,465.76 and 187,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,257.50, 458,465.76 and 187,042.32 is: 258,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,257.50 : 458,465.76 = 187,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,257.50/458,465.76 = 187,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,257.50x = 458,465.76 × 187,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,257.50x = 85,752,499,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,752,499,390.96/332,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,090.49

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