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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,256.52, 454,347.06 and 186,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,256.52, 454,347.06 and 186,029 is: 256,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,256.52 : 454,347.06 = 186,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,256.52/454,347.06 = 186,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,256.52x = 454,347.06 × 186,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,256.52x = 84,521,729,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,521,729,224.74/329,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,704.80

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