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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,326.60, 444,865.51 and 186,443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,326.60, 444,865.51 and 186,443.16 is: 257,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,326.60 : 444,865.51 = 186,443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,326.60/444,865.51 = 186,443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,326.60x = 444,865.51 × 186,443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,326.60x = 82,942,130,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,942,130,527.20/322,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,323.26

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