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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,811.50, 442,836.70 and 186,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,811.50, 442,836.70 and 186,675.50 is: 257,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,811.50 : 442,836.70 = 186,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,811.50/442,836.70 = 186,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,811.50x = 442,836.70 × 186,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,811.50x = 82,666,762,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,666,762,390.85/320,811.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,680.17

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