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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,056.05, 444,457.46 and 186,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,056.05, 444,457.46 and 186,114.89 is: 256,850.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,056.05 : 444,457.46 = 186,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,056.05/444,457.46 = 186,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,056.05x = 444,457.46 × 186,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,056.05x = 82,720,152,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720,152,854.01/322,056.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,850.18

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