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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,269.69, 443,351.68 and 185,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,269.69, 443,351.68 and 185,301.47 is: 255,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,269.69 : 443,351.68 = 185,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,269.69/443,351.68 = 185,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,269.69x = 443,351.68 × 185,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,269.69x = 82,153,718,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153,718,676.10/321,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,715.74

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