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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,882.24, 453,877.92 and 185,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,882.24, 453,877.92 and 185,590 is: 256,125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,882.24 : 453,877.92 = 185,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,882.24/453,877.92 = 185,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,882.24x = 453,877.92 × 185,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,882.24x = 84,235,203,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,235,203,172.80/328,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,125.73

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