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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,055.78, 456,825.39 and 185,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,055.78, 456,825.39 and 185,828.30 is: 256,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,055.78 : 456,825.39 = 185,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,055.78/456,825.39 = 185,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,055.78x = 456,825.39 × 185,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,055.78x = 84,891,083,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,891,083,336.41/331,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,425.32

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