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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,158.36, 444,598.20 and 186,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,158.36, 444,598.20 and 186,216.96 is: 256,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,158.36 : 444,598.20 = 186,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,158.36/444,598.20 = 186,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,158.36x = 444,598.20 × 186,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,158.36x = 82,791,725,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,791,725,225.47/322,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,990.77

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