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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,750, 459,168.84 and 189,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,750, 459,168.84 and 189,481.52 is: 261,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,750 : 459,168.84 = 189,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,750/459,168.84 = 189,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,750x = 459,168.84 × 189,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,750x = 87,004,009,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004,009,739.84/332,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,469.60

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