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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,129.12, 459,762.72 and 187,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,129.12, 459,762.72 and 187,964.76 is: 259,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,129.12 : 459,762.72 = 187,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,129.12/459,762.72 = 187,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,129.12x = 459,762.72 × 187,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,129.12x = 86,419,189,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419,189,321.75/333,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,416.50

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