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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,867.22, 455,218.73 and 186,657.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,867.22, 455,218.73 and 186,657.19 is: 257,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,867.22 : 455,218.73 = 186,657.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,867.22/455,218.73 = 186,657.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,867.22x = 455,218.73 × 186,657.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,867.22x = 84,969,848,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,969,848,977.17/329,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,588.03

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