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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,296.08, 458,562.69 and 189,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,296.08, 458,562.69 and 189,053.04 is: 260,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,296.08 : 458,562.69 = 189,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,296.08/458,562.69 = 189,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,296.08x = 458,562.69 × 189,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,296.08x = 86,692,670,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,670,575.08/332,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,889.84

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