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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,278.51, 444,755.96 and 186,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,278.51, 444,755.96 and 186,355.11 is: 257,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,278.51 : 444,755.96 = 186,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,278.51/444,755.96 = 186,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,278.51x = 444,755.96 × 186,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,278.51x = 82,882,544,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,882,544,917.18/322,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,176.77

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