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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,612.22, 499,939.15 and 189,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,612.22, 499,939.15 and 189,632.44 is: 284,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,612.22 : 499,939.15 = 189,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,612.22/499,939.15 = 189,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,612.22x = 499,939.15 × 189,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,612.22x = 94,804,678,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,804,678,366.33/333,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,176.28

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