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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,042.55, 444,438.83 and 186,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,042.55, 444,438.83 and 186,101.46 is: 256,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,042.55 : 444,438.83 = 186,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,042.55/444,438.83 = 186,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,042.55x = 444,438.83 × 186,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,042.55x = 82,710,715,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710,715,608.95/322,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,831.64

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