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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,254.28, 457,096.56 and 186,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,254.28, 457,096.56 and 186,076.36 is: 256,766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,254.28 : 457,096.56 = 186,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,254.28/457,096.56 = 186,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,254.28x = 457,096.56 × 186,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,254.28x = 85,054,864,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,054,864,053.32/331,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,766.08

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