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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,854.92, 459,314.96 and 189,586.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,854.92, 459,314.96 and 189,586.98 is: 261,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,854.92 : 459,314.96 = 189,586.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,854.92/459,314.96 = 189,586.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,854.92x = 459,314.96 × 189,586.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,854.92x = 87,080,135,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080,135,187.29/332,854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,615.89

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