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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,259.60, 457,101.96 and 186,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,259.60, 457,101.96 and 186,064.40 is: 256,748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,259.60 : 457,101.96 = 186,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,259.60/457,101.96 = 186,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,259.60x = 457,101.96 × 186,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,259.60x = 85,050,401,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,050,401,926.22/331,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,748.49

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