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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,183.76, 454,282.92 and 185,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,183.76, 454,282.92 and 185,949.84 is: 256,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,183.76 : 454,282.92 = 185,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,183.76/454,282.92 = 185,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,183.76x = 454,282.92 × 185,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,183.76x = 84,473,836,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473,836,288.73/329,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,616.05

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