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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,363.24, 444,835.23 and 186,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,363.24, 444,835.23 and 186,406 is: 257,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,363.24 : 444,835.23 = 186,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,363.24/444,835.23 = 186,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,363.24x = 444,835.23 × 186,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,363.24x = 82,919,955,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,919,955,883.38/322,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,225.22

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