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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,030.62, 443,026.89 and 185,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,030.62, 443,026.89 and 185,062.09 is: 255,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,030.62 : 443,026.89 = 185,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,030.62/443,026.89 = 185,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,030.62x = 443,026.89 × 185,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,030.62x = 81,987,482,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,987,482,189.60/321,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,388.36

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