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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,588.92, 458,973.15 and 189,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,588.92, 458,973.15 and 189,348.96 is: 261,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,588.92 : 458,973.15 = 189,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,588.92/458,973.15 = 189,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,588.92x = 458,973.15 × 189,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,588.92x = 86,906,088,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,906,088,620.42/332,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,301.82

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