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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,325.56, 443,327.94 and 185,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,325.56, 443,327.94 and 185,341.28 is: 255,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,325.56 : 443,327.94 = 185,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,325.56/443,327.94 = 185,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,325.56x = 443,327.94 × 185,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,325.56x = 82,166,965,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166,965,642.72/321,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,712.51

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