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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,545.30, 443,630.39 and 185,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,545.30, 443,630.39 and 185,561.28 is: 256,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,545.30 : 443,630.39 = 185,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,545.30/443,630.39 = 185,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,545.30x = 443,630.39 × 185,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,545.30x = 82,320,622,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,320,622,087.49/321,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,015.63

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