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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,064.23, 459,617.25 and 189,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,064.23, 459,617.25 and 189,870.42 is: 262,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,064.23 : 459,617.25 = 189,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,064.23/459,617.25 = 189,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,064.23x = 459,617.25 × 189,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,064.23x = 87,267,720,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267,720,296.75/333,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,014.69

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