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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,811.54, 459,320.38 and 187,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,811.54, 459,320.38 and 187,645.28 is: 258,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,811.54 : 459,320.38 = 187,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,811.54/459,320.38 = 187,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,811.54x = 459,320.38 × 187,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,811.54x = 86,189,298,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,189,298,549.09/332,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,973.29

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