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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,932.52, 459,334.34 and 189,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,932.52, 459,334.34 and 189,590.92 is: 261,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,932.52 : 459,334.34 = 189,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,932.52/459,334.34 = 189,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,932.52x = 459,334.34 × 189,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,932.52x = 87,085,620,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,085,620,108.19/332,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,571.38

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