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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,259.98, 458,514.68 and 189,019.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,259.98, 458,514.68 and 189,019.71 is: 260,844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,259.98 : 458,514.68 = 189,019.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,259.98/458,514.68 = 189,019.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,259.98x = 458,514.68 × 189,019.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,259.98x = 86,668,310,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,668,310,899.24/332,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,844.87

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