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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,991.61, 453,983.07 and 185,765.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,991.61, 453,983.07 and 185,765.79 is: 256,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,991.61 : 453,983.07 = 185,765.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,991.61/453,983.07 = 185,765.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,991.61x = 453,983.07 × 185,765.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,991.61x = 84,334,523,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334,523,645.18/328,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,342.48

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