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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,364.76, 444,837.31 and 186,407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,364.76, 444,837.31 and 186,407.49 is: 257,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,364.76 : 444,837.31 = 186,407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,364.76/444,837.31 = 186,407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,364.76x = 444,837.31 × 186,407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,364.76x = 82,921,006,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,006,415.45/322,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,227.27

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