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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,273.23, 457,122.72 and 186,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,273.23, 457,122.72 and 186,095.31 is: 256,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,273.23 : 457,122.72 = 186,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,273.23/457,122.72 = 186,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,273.23x = 457,122.72 × 186,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,273.23x = 85,068,394,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068,394,286.44/331,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,792.24

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