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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,041.59, 459,609.03 and 189,778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,041.59, 459,609.03 and 189,778.51 is: 261,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,041.59 : 459,609.03 = 189,778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,041.59/459,609.03 = 189,778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,041.59x = 459,609.03 × 189,778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,041.59x = 87,223,916,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223,916,895.95/333,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,900.97

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