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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,056.91, 459,590.75 and 187,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,056.91, 459,590.75 and 187,854.69 is: 259,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,056.91 : 459,590.75 = 187,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,056.91/459,590.75 = 187,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,056.91x = 459,590.75 × 187,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,056.91x = 86,336,276,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,336,276,928.84/333,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,223.80

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