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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,410.65, 444,891.36 and 186,424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,410.65, 444,891.36 and 186,424.01 is: 257,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,410.65 : 444,891.36 = 186,424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,410.65/444,891.36 = 186,424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,410.65x = 444,891.36 × 186,424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,410.65x = 82,938,433,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938,433,991.04/322,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,244.71

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