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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,058.33, 459,592.76 and 187,856.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,058.33, 459,592.76 and 187,856.11 is: 259,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,058.33 : 459,592.76 = 187,856.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,058.33/459,592.76 = 187,856.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,058.33x = 459,592.76 × 187,856.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,058.33x = 86,337,304,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,337,304,840.52/333,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,225.78

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