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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,127.16, 459,727.38 and 189,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,127.16, 459,727.38 and 189,864.08 is: 262,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,127.16 : 459,727.38 = 189,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,127.16/459,727.38 = 189,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,127.16x = 459,727.38 × 189,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,127.16x = 87,285,716,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,285,716,054.51/333,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,019.21

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