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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,058.23, 459,608.99 and 189,864.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,058.23, 459,608.99 and 189,864.41 is: 262,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,058.23 : 459,608.99 = 189,864.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,058.23/459,608.99 = 189,864.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,058.23x = 459,608.99 × 189,864.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,058.23x = 87,263,386,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263,386,469.68/333,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,006.40

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