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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,225.36, 443,279.04 and 185,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,225.36, 443,279.04 and 185,265 is: 255,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,225.36 : 443,279.04 = 185,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,225.36/443,279.04 = 185,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,225.36x = 443,279.04 × 185,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,225.36x = 82,124,091,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,124,091,345.60/321,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,658.80

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