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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,766.06, 459,298.80 and 189,610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,766.06, 459,298.80 and 189,610.71 is: 261,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,766.06 : 459,298.80 = 189,610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,766.06/459,298.80 = 189,610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,766.06x = 459,298.80 × 189,610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,766.06x = 87,087,971,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,087,971,570.15/332,766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,709.30

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