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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,414.09, 444,896.10 and 186,427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,414.09, 444,896.10 and 186,427.45 is: 257,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,414.09 : 444,896.10 = 186,427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,414.09/444,896.10 = 186,427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,414.09x = 444,896.10 × 186,427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,414.09x = 82,940,845,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940,845,437.95/322,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,249.44

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