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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,994.73, 454,034.16 and 185,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,994.73, 454,034.16 and 185,758.38 is: 256,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,994.73 : 454,034.16 = 185,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,994.73/454,034.16 = 185,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,994.73x = 454,034.16 × 185,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,994.73x = 84,340,650,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,340,650,026.26/328,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,358.67

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