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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,666.71, 459,084.44 and 189,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,666.71, 459,084.44 and 189,427.32 is: 261,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,666.71 : 459,084.44 = 189,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,666.71/459,084.44 = 189,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,666.71x = 459,084.44 × 189,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,666.71x = 86,963,134,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,963,134,175.76/332,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,412.20

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