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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,835.96, 453,795.18 and 185,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,835.96, 453,795.18 and 185,602.04 is: 256,131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,835.96 : 453,795.18 = 185,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,835.96/453,795.18 = 185,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,835.96x = 453,795.18 × 185,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,835.96x = 84,225,311,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,225,311,150.17/328,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,131.69

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