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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,812, 441,379.44 and 185,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,812, 441,379.44 and 185,676 is: 256,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,812 : 441,379.44 = 185,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,812/441,379.44 = 185,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,812x = 441,379.44 × 185,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,812x = 81,953,568,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,953,568,901.44/319,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,255.45

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