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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,178.08, 459,773.94 and 188,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,178.08, 459,773.94 and 188,029.62 is: 259,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,178.08 : 459,773.94 = 188,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,178.08/459,773.94 = 188,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,178.08x = 459,773.94 × 188,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,178.08x = 86,451,119,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451,119,224.10/333,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,474.21

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