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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,151.40, 452,858.34 and 184,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,151.40, 452,858.34 and 184,903.56 is: 255,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,151.40 : 452,858.34 = 184,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,151.40/452,858.34 = 184,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,151.40x = 452,858.34 × 184,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,151.40x = 83,735,119,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,735,119,241.69/328,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,172.21

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