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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,267.16, 458,512.74 and 189,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,267.16, 458,512.74 and 189,013.80 is: 260,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,267.16 : 458,512.74 = 189,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,267.16/458,512.74 = 189,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,267.16x = 458,512.74 × 189,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,267.16x = 86,665,235,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,665,235,335.81/332,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,829.98

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