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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,031.98, 455,406.30 and 184,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,031.98, 455,406.30 and 184,817.52 is: 255,026.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,031.98 : 455,406.30 = 184,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,031.98/455,406.30 = 184,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,031.98x = 455,406.30 × 184,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,031.98x = 84,167,062,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,167,062,958.38/330,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,026.99

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