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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,498.19, 458,850.42 and 189,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,498.19, 458,850.42 and 189,267.44 is: 261,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,498.19 : 458,850.42 = 189,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,498.19/458,850.42 = 189,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,498.19x = 458,850.42 × 189,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,498.19x = 86,845,443,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,845,443,389.99/332,498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,190.73

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