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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,822.75, 441,394.28 and 185,686.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,822.75, 441,394.28 and 185,686.75 is: 256,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,822.75 : 441,394.28 = 185,686.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,822.75/441,394.28 = 185,686.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,822.75x = 441,394.28 × 185,686.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,822.75x = 81,961,069,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,961,069,321.79/319,822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,270.29

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