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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,293.86, 458,570.34 and 189,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,293.86, 458,570.34 and 189,050.82 is: 260,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,293.86 : 458,570.34 = 189,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,293.86/458,570.34 = 189,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,293.86x = 458,570.34 × 189,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,293.86x = 86,693,098,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,693,098,804.68/332,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,892.87

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