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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,304.67, 459,960.15 and 188,141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,304.67, 459,960.15 and 188,141.01 is: 259,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,304.67 : 459,960.15 = 188,141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,304.67/459,960.15 = 188,141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,304.67x = 459,960.15 × 188,141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,304.67x = 86,537,368,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,537,368,484.13/333,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,634.43

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