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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,233.92, 454,339.44 and 185,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,233.92, 454,339.44 and 185,993.76 is: 256,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,233.92 : 454,339.44 = 185,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,233.92/454,339.44 = 185,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,233.92x = 454,339.44 × 185,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,233.92x = 84,504,300,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504,300,761.89/329,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,669.49

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