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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,071.14, 459,637.36 and 187,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,071.14, 459,637.36 and 187,876.43 is: 259,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,071.14 : 459,637.36 = 187,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,071.14/459,637.36 = 187,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,071.14x = 459,637.36 × 187,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,071.14x = 86,355,026,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,355,026,291.42/333,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,269.01

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