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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,055.75, 459,589.15 and 187,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,055.75, 459,589.15 and 187,853.53 is: 259,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,055.75 : 459,589.15 = 187,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,055.75/459,589.15 = 187,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,055.75x = 459,589.15 × 187,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,055.75x = 86,335,444,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335,444,177.20/333,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,222.20

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