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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,415.73, 444,898.35 and 186,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,415.73, 444,898.35 and 186,429.09 is: 257,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,415.73 : 444,898.35 = 186,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,415.73/444,898.35 = 186,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,415.73x = 444,898.35 × 186,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,415.73x = 82,941,994,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,941,994,533.00/322,415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,251.70

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