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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,663.83, 459,080.48 and 189,424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,663.83, 459,080.48 and 189,424.45 is: 261,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,663.83 : 459,080.48 = 189,424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,663.83/459,080.48 = 189,424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,663.83x = 459,080.48 × 189,424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,663.83x = 86,961,067,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,961,067,429.74/332,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,408.24

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