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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,465.11, 458,688.02 and 189,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,465.11, 458,688.02 and 189,189.27 is: 261,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,465.11 : 458,688.02 = 189,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,465.11/458,688.02 = 189,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,465.11x = 458,688.02 × 189,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,465.11x = 86,778,850,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,778,850,715.60/332,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,016.42

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