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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,255.26, 457,095.84 and 186,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,255.26, 457,095.84 and 186,031.56 is: 256,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,255.26 : 457,095.84 = 186,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,255.26/457,095.84 = 186,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,255.26x = 457,095.84 × 186,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,255.26x = 85,034,252,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034,252,184.71/331,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,703.10

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