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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,446.43, 458,798.41 and 185,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,446.43, 458,798.41 and 185,294.19 is: 255,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,446.43 : 458,798.41 = 185,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,446.43/458,798.41 = 185,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,446.43x = 458,798.41 × 185,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,446.43x = 85,012,677,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012,677,680.77/332,446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,718.42

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