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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,152.84, 443,238.09 and 185,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,152.84, 443,238.09 and 185,160.17 is: 255,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,152.84 : 443,238.09 = 185,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,152.84/443,238.09 = 185,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,152.84x = 443,238.09 × 185,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,152.84x = 82,070,040,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,070,040,094.88/321,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,548.23

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