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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,182, 452,891.10 and 184,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,182, 452,891.10 and 184,947.12 is: 255,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,182 : 452,891.10 = 184,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,182/452,891.10 = 184,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,182x = 452,891.10 × 184,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,182x = 83,760,904,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,760,904,618.63/328,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,226.99

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