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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,855.92, 459,316.33 and 189,587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,855.92, 459,316.33 and 189,587.98 is: 261,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,855.92 : 459,316.33 = 189,587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,855.92/459,316.33 = 189,587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,855.92x = 459,316.33 × 189,587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,855.92x = 87,080,855,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080,855,185.71/332,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,617.26

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