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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,943, 455,215.41 and 184,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,943, 455,215.41 and 184,727.34 is: 254,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,943 : 455,215.41 = 184,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,943/455,215.41 = 184,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,943x = 455,215.41 × 184,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,943x = 84,090,731,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,090,731,816.31/329,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,864.42

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