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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,859.82, 444,063.80 and 185,875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,859.82, 444,063.80 and 185,875.82 is: 256,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,859.82 : 444,063.80 = 185,875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,859.82/444,063.80 = 185,875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,859.82x = 444,063.80 × 185,875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,859.82x = 82,540,722,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,540,722,957.32/321,859.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,449.29

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