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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,069.14, 459,634.60 and 187,874.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,069.14, 459,634.60 and 187,874.43 is: 259,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,069.14 : 459,634.60 = 187,874.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,069.14/459,634.60 = 187,874.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,069.14x = 459,634.60 × 187,874.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,069.14x = 86,353,588,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353,588,483.28/333,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,266.25

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