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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,329.26, 454,462.74 and 186,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,329.26, 454,462.74 and 186,086.23 is: 256,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,329.26 : 454,462.74 = 186,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,329.26/454,462.74 = 186,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,329.26x = 454,462.74 × 186,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,329.26x = 84,569,257,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,569,257,962.07/329,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,792.42

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