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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,055.52, 459,588.84 and 187,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,055.52, 459,588.84 and 187,853.30 is: 259,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,055.52 : 459,588.84 = 187,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,055.52/459,588.84 = 187,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,055.52x = 459,588.84 × 187,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,055.52x = 86,335,277,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335,277,939.23/333,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,221.88

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