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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,098.26, 459,664.14 and 189,904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,098.26, 459,664.14 and 189,904.42 is: 262,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,098.26 : 459,664.14 = 189,904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,098.26/459,664.14 = 189,904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,098.26x = 459,664.14 × 189,904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,098.26x = 87,292,251,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292,251,901.50/333,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,061.57

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