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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,486.54, 458,831.96 and 189,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,486.54, 458,831.96 and 189,246.60 is: 261,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,486.54 : 458,831.96 = 189,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,486.54/458,831.96 = 189,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,486.54x = 458,831.96 × 189,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,486.54x = 86,832,388,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,832,388,401.34/332,486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,160.61

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