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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,261.09, 454,379.36 and 186,021.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,261.09, 454,379.36 and 186,021.09 is: 256,708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,261.09 : 454,379.36 = 186,021.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,261.09/454,379.36 = 186,021.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,261.09x = 454,379.36 × 186,021.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,261.09x = 84,524,142,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,524,142,890.60/329,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,708.57

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