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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,053.89, 454,069.48 and 185,794.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,053.89, 454,069.48 and 185,794.05 is: 256,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,053.89 : 454,069.48 = 185,794.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,053.89/454,069.48 = 185,794.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,053.89x = 454,069.48 × 185,794.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,053.89x = 84,363,407,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363,407,670.59/329,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,381.74

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