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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,766.75, 442,658.12 and 186,630.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,766.75, 442,658.12 and 186,630.75 is: 257,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,766.75 : 442,658.12 = 186,630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,766.75/442,658.12 = 186,630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,766.75x = 442,658.12 × 186,630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,766.75x = 82,613,615,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,613,615,996.04/320,766.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,550.44

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