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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,330.78, 455,888.45 and 185,161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,330.78, 455,888.45 and 185,161.19 is: 255,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,330.78 : 455,888.45 = 185,161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,330.78/455,888.45 = 185,161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,330.78x = 455,888.45 × 185,161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,330.78x = 84,412,844,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,412,844,704.01/330,330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,540.35

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