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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,069.97, 456,844.92 and 185,842.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,069.97, 456,844.92 and 185,842.51 is: 256,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,069.97 : 456,844.92 = 185,842.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,069.97/456,844.92 = 185,842.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,069.97x = 456,844.92 × 185,842.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,069.97x = 84,901,206,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901,206,613.55/331,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,444.90

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