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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,122.16, 459,720.48 and 189,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,122.16, 459,720.48 and 189,859.08 is: 262,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,122.16 : 459,720.48 = 189,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,122.16/459,720.48 = 189,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,122.16x = 459,720.48 × 189,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,122.16x = 87,282,107,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,282,107,389.96/333,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,012.31

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