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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,087.68, 444,546.27 and 186,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,087.68, 444,546.27 and 186,127.35 is: 256,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,087.68 : 444,546.27 = 186,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,087.68/444,546.27 = 186,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,087.68x = 444,546.27 × 186,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,087.68x = 82,742,219,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,742,219,187.48/322,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,893.46

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