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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,964.52, 455,350.80 and 186,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,964.52, 455,350.80 and 186,721.96 is: 257,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,964.52 : 455,350.80 = 186,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,964.52/455,350.80 = 186,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,964.52x = 455,350.80 × 186,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,964.52x = 85,023,993,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023,993,863.57/329,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,676.17

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