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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,689.41, 459,120.83 and 185,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,689.41, 459,120.83 and 185,517.63 is: 256,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,689.41 : 459,120.83 = 185,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,689.41/459,120.83 = 185,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,689.41x = 459,120.83 × 185,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,689.41x = 85,175,007,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,175,007,337.64/332,689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,019.59

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