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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,252.17, 461,261.69 and 189,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,252.17, 461,261.69 and 189,055.42 is: 260,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,252.17 : 461,261.69 = 189,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,252.17/461,261.69 = 189,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,252.17x = 461,261.69 × 189,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,252.17x = 87,204,021,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,204,021,143.39/334,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,892.91

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