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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,131.13, 459,708.75 and 189,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,131.13, 459,708.75 and 189,863.53 is: 262,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,131.13 : 459,708.75 = 189,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,131.13/459,708.75 = 189,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,131.13x = 459,708.75 × 189,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,131.13x = 87,281,924,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,281,924,897.62/333,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,004.71

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