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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,613.18, 459,006.61 and 189,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,613.18, 459,006.61 and 189,373.18 is: 261,335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,613.18 : 459,006.61 = 189,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,613.18/459,006.61 = 189,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,613.18x = 459,006.61 × 189,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,613.18x = 86,923,541,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923,541,376.72/332,613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,335.23

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