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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,663.34, 443,886.84 and 185,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,663.34, 443,886.84 and 185,692.69 is: 256,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,663.34 : 443,886.84 = 185,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,663.34/443,886.84 = 185,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,663.34x = 443,886.84 × 185,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,663.34x = 82,426,541,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426,541,375.20/321,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,250.97

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