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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,863.46, 444,068.93 and 185,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,863.46, 444,068.93 and 185,879.45 is: 256,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,863.46 : 444,068.93 = 185,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,863.46/444,068.93 = 185,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,863.46x = 444,068.93 × 185,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,863.46x = 82,543,285,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,543,285,320.75/321,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,454.35

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