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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,427.26, 444,914.26 and 186,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,427.26, 444,914.26 and 186,440.68 is: 257,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,427.26 : 444,914.26 = 186,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,427.26/444,914.26 = 186,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,427.26x = 444,914.26 × 186,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,427.26x = 82,950,117,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,950,117,176.10/322,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,267.69

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