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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,070.64, 459,636.68 and 187,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,070.64, 459,636.68 and 187,875.94 is: 259,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,070.64 : 459,636.68 = 187,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,070.64/459,636.68 = 187,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,070.64x = 459,636.68 × 187,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,070.64x = 86,354,673,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354,673,313.48/333,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,268.34

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