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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,284.65, 458,546.90 and 189,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,284.65, 458,546.90 and 189,041.60 is: 260,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,284.65 : 458,546.90 = 189,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,284.65/458,546.90 = 189,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,284.65x = 458,546.90 × 189,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,284.65x = 86,684,436,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684,436,413.10/332,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,874.03

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