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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,042.58, 459,610.44 and 189,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,042.58, 459,610.44 and 189,779.50 is: 261,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,042.58 : 459,610.44 = 189,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,042.58/459,610.44 = 189,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,042.58x = 459,610.44 × 189,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,042.58x = 87,224,637,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,224,637,199.93/333,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,902.36

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