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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,217.03, 454,356.37 and 185,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,217.03, 454,356.37 and 185,986.30 is: 256,681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,217.03 : 454,356.37 = 185,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,217.03/454,356.37 = 185,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,217.03x = 454,356.37 × 185,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,217.03x = 84,504,060,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504,060,137.73/329,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,681.92

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