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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,068.63, 459,633.92 and 187,873.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,068.63, 459,633.92 and 187,873.93 is: 259,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,068.63 : 459,633.92 = 187,873.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,068.63/459,633.92 = 187,873.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,068.63x = 459,633.92 × 187,873.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,068.63x = 86,353,230,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353,230,911.71/333,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,265.58

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