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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,749, 459,167.46 and 189,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,749, 459,167.46 and 189,480.52 is: 261,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,749 : 459,167.46 = 189,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,749/459,167.46 = 189,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,749x = 459,167.46 × 189,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,749x = 87,003,289,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003,289,087.88/332,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,468.22

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