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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,533.31, 443,683.98 and 185,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,533.31, 443,683.98 and 185,611.05 is: 256,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,533.31 : 443,683.98 = 185,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,533.31/443,683.98 = 185,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,533.31x = 443,683.98 × 185,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,533.31x = 82,352,649,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352,649,395.98/321,533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,124.78

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