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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,253.98, 444,694.54 and 186,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,253.98, 444,694.54 and 186,274.98 is: 257,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,253.98 : 444,694.54 = 186,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,253.98/444,694.54 = 186,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,253.98x = 444,694.54 × 186,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,253.98x = 82,835,466,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,835,466,544.61/322,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,050.25

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