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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,987.98, 453,995.69 and 185,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,987.98, 453,995.69 and 185,744.34 is: 256,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,987.98 : 453,995.69 = 185,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,987.98/453,995.69 = 185,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,987.98x = 453,995.69 × 185,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,987.98x = 84,327,128,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,327,128,873.17/328,987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,322.83

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