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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,059.23, 459,610.36 and 189,865.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,059.23, 459,610.36 and 189,865.41 is: 262,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,059.23 : 459,610.36 = 189,865.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,059.23/459,610.36 = 189,865.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,059.23x = 459,610.36 × 189,865.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,059.23x = 87,264,109,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264,109,441.65/333,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,007.78

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