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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,308.23, 458,543.34 and 189,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,308.23, 458,543.34 and 189,070.67 is: 260,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,308.23 : 458,543.34 = 189,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,308.23/458,543.34 = 189,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,308.23x = 458,543.34 × 189,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,308.23x = 86,697,094,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,697,094,225.12/332,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,893.61

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