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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,005.44, 493,508.16 and 188,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,005.44, 493,508.16 and 188,853.12 is: 283,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,005.44 : 493,508.16 = 188,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,005.44/493,508.16 = 188,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,005.44x = 493,508.16 × 188,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,005.44x = 93,200,555,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,200,555,761.46/329,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,279.68

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