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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,058.79, 459,609.76 and 189,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,058.79, 459,609.76 and 189,864.97 is: 262,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,058.79 : 459,609.76 = 189,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,058.79/459,609.76 = 189,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,058.79x = 459,609.76 × 189,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,058.79x = 87,263,792,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263,792,382.41/333,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,007.17

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