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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,483.58, 445,017.53 and 184,658.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,483.58, 445,017.53 and 184,658.03 is: 254,822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,483.58 : 445,017.53 = 184,658.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,483.58/445,017.53 = 184,658.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,483.58x = 445,017.53 × 184,658.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,483.58x = 82,176,057,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176,057,256.89/322,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,822.46

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