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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,346.81, 444,812.55 and 186,389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,346.81, 444,812.55 and 186,389.57 is: 257,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,346.81 : 444,812.55 = 186,389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,346.81/444,812.55 = 186,389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,346.81x = 444,812.55 × 186,389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,346.81x = 82,908,417,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908,417,701.04/322,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,202.54

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