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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,172.80, 459,774.36 and 189,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,172.80, 459,774.36 and 189,928.08 is: 262,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,172.80 : 459,774.36 = 189,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,172.80/459,774.36 = 189,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,172.80x = 459,774.36 × 189,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,172.80x = 87,324,061,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,324,061,428.03/333,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,098.41

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