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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,221.06, 444,564.95 and 186,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,221.06, 444,564.95 and 186,205.46 is: 256,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,221.06 : 444,564.95 = 186,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,221.06/444,564.95 = 186,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,221.06x = 444,564.95 × 186,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,221.06x = 82,780,417,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,780,417,860.78/322,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,905.67

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