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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,862.50, 442,906.90 and 186,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,862.50, 442,906.90 and 186,726.50 is: 257,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,862.50 : 442,906.90 = 186,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,862.50/442,906.90 = 186,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,862.50x = 442,906.90 × 186,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,862.50x = 82,702,455,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,702,455,262.85/320,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,750.45

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