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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,812.57, 459,230.02 and 189,554.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,812.57, 459,230.02 and 189,554.35 is: 261,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,812.57 : 459,230.02 = 189,554.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,812.57/459,230.02 = 189,554.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,812.57x = 459,230.02 × 189,554.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,812.57x = 87,049,047,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,049,047,941.59/332,812.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,555.77

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