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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,847.72, 459,217.70 and 189,506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,847.72, 459,217.70 and 189,506.34 is: 261,454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,847.72 : 459,217.70 = 189,506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,847.72/459,217.70 = 189,506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,847.72x = 459,217.70 × 189,506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,847.72x = 87,024,665,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,024,665,590.22/332,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,454.89

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