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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,295.58, 458,562 and 189,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,295.58, 458,562 and 189,052.54 is: 260,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,295.58 : 458,562 = 189,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,295.58/458,562 = 189,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,295.58x = 458,562 × 189,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,295.58x = 86,692,310,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,310,847.48/332,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,889.15

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