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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,084.31, 444,489.14 and 186,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,084.31, 444,489.14 and 186,113.75 is: 256,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,084.31 : 444,489.14 = 186,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,084.31/444,489.14 = 186,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,084.31x = 444,489.14 × 186,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,084.31x = 82,725,540,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725,540,679.68/322,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,844.37

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