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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,069.79, 456,844.70 and 185,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,069.79, 456,844.70 and 185,842.32 is: 256,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,069.79 : 456,844.70 = 185,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,069.79/456,844.70 = 185,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,069.79x = 456,844.70 × 185,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,069.79x = 84,901,077,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901,077,998.49/331,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,444.66

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