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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,179.98, 444,582.32 and 186,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,179.98, 444,582.32 and 186,222.74 is: 256,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,179.98 : 444,582.32 = 186,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,179.98/444,582.32 = 186,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,179.98x = 444,582.32 × 186,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,179.98x = 82,791,334,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,791,334,631.93/322,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,972.32

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