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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,376.23, 444,935.91 and 186,388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,376.23, 444,935.91 and 186,388.57 is: 257,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,376.23 : 444,935.91 = 186,388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,376.23/444,935.91 = 186,388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,376.23x = 444,935.91 × 186,388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,376.23x = 82,930,968,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930,968,006.55/322,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,249.02

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