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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,499.20, 458,851.80 and 189,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,499.20, 458,851.80 and 189,268.44 is: 261,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,499.20 : 458,851.80 = 189,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,499.20/458,851.80 = 189,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,499.20x = 458,851.80 × 189,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,499.20x = 86,846,164,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846,164,377.19/332,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,192.10

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