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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,986.51, 459,581.45 and 187,836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,986.51, 459,581.45 and 187,836.84 is: 259,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,986.51 : 459,581.45 = 187,836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,986.51/459,581.45 = 187,836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,986.51x = 459,581.45 × 187,836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,986.51x = 86,326,326,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,326,351.43/332,986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,248.72

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