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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,281.37, 458,542.44 and 189,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,281.37, 458,542.44 and 189,038.36 is: 260,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,281.37 : 458,542.44 = 189,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,281.37/458,542.44 = 189,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,281.37x = 458,542.44 × 189,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,281.37x = 86,682,110,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682,110,848.00/332,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,869.61

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