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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,125.91, 459,725.66 and 189,862.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,125.91, 459,725.66 and 189,862.83 is: 262,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,125.91 : 459,725.66 = 189,862.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,125.91/459,725.66 = 189,862.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,125.91x = 459,725.66 × 189,862.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,125.91x = 87,284,813,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,284,813,881.90/333,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,017.49

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