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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,543.02, 453,362.12 and 185,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,543.02, 453,362.12 and 185,338.26 is: 255,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,543.02 : 453,362.12 = 185,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,543.02/453,362.12 = 185,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,543.02x = 453,362.12 × 185,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,543.02x = 84,025,343,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,025,343,277.21/328,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,751.42

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