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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,224.78, 458,440.77 and 185,038.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,224.78, 458,440.77 and 185,038.41 is: 255,336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,224.78 : 458,440.77 = 185,038.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,224.78/458,440.77 = 185,038.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,224.78x = 458,440.77 × 185,038.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,224.78x = 84,829,151,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,829,151,159.98/332,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,336.62

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