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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,233.74, 452,949.39 and 185,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,233.74, 452,949.39 and 185,023.49 is: 255,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,233.74 : 452,949.39 = 185,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,233.74/452,949.39 = 185,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,233.74x = 452,949.39 × 185,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,233.74x = 83,806,274,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,806,274,666.42/328,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,324.99

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