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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,175.89, 444,576.70 and 186,218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,175.89, 444,576.70 and 186,218.65 is: 256,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,175.89 : 444,576.70 = 186,218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,175.89/444,576.70 = 186,218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,175.89x = 444,576.70 × 186,218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,175.89x = 82,788,471,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,788,471,183.21/322,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,966.69

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