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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,748, 459,166.08 and 189,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,748, 459,166.08 and 189,479.52 is: 261,466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,748 : 459,166.08 = 189,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,748/459,166.08 = 189,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,748x = 459,166.08 × 189,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,748x = 87,002,568,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,002,568,438.68/332,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,466.84

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