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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,359.20, 444,742 and 184,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,359.20, 444,742 and 184,437.38 is: 254,458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,359.20 : 444,742 = 184,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,359.20/444,742 = 184,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,359.20x = 444,742 × 184,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,359.20x = 82,027,049,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,027,049,255.96/322,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,458.53

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