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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,502.12, 458,855.96 and 189,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,502.12, 458,855.96 and 189,271.44 is: 261,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,502.12 : 458,855.96 = 189,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,502.12/458,855.96 = 189,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,502.12x = 458,855.96 × 189,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,502.12x = 86,848,327,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848,327,355.43/332,502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,196.31

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