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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,214.76, 452,939.22 and 184,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,214.76, 452,939.22 and 184,947.36 is: 255,228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,214.76 : 452,939.22 = 184,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,214.76/452,939.22 = 184,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,214.76x = 452,939.22 × 184,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,214.76x = 83,769,912,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,769,912,979.46/328,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,228.96

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