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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,182.76, 454,281.54 and 185,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,182.76, 454,281.54 and 185,948.84 is: 256,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,182.76 : 454,281.54 = 185,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,182.76/454,281.54 = 185,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,182.76x = 454,281.54 × 185,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,182.76x = 84,473,125,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473,125,396.41/329,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,614.67

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