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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,853.50, 442,894.65 and 186,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,853.50, 442,894.65 and 186,717.50 is: 257,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,853.50 : 442,894.65 = 186,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,853.50/442,894.65 = 186,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,853.50x = 442,894.65 × 186,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,853.50x = 82,696,181,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,696,181,811.38/320,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,738.13

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