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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,333.84, 460,044.72 and 188,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,333.84, 460,044.72 and 188,168.88 is: 259,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,333.84 : 460,044.72 = 188,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,333.84/460,044.72 = 188,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,333.84x = 460,044.72 × 188,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,333.84x = 86,566,099,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,566,099,712.31/333,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,697.90

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