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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,565.19, 453,441.12 and 185,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,565.19, 453,441.12 and 185,322.15 is: 255,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,565.19 : 453,441.12 = 185,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,565.19/453,441.12 = 185,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,565.19x = 453,441.12 × 185,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,565.19x = 84,032,684,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,032,684,262.25/328,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,756.51

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