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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,338.74, 482,843.62 and 188,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,338.74, 482,843.62 and 188,814.18 is: 282,832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,338.74 : 482,843.62 = 188,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,338.74/482,843.62 = 188,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,338.74x = 482,843.62 × 188,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,338.74x = 91,167,722,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,167,722,178.53/322,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,832.04

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