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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,408.15, 460,107.89 and 188,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,408.15, 460,107.89 and 188,222.10 is: 259,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,408.15 : 460,107.89 = 188,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,408.15/460,107.89 = 188,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,408.15x = 460,107.89 × 188,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,408.15x = 86,602,476,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602,476,262.60/333,408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,749.13

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