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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,666.21, 459,083.75 and 189,426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,666.21, 459,083.75 and 189,426.82 is: 261,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,666.21 : 459,083.75 = 189,426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,666.21/459,083.75 = 189,426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,666.21x = 459,083.75 × 189,426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,666.21x = 86,962,772,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962,772,781.33/332,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,411.50

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