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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,544.58, 445,169.70 and 186,559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,544.58, 445,169.70 and 186,559.62 is: 257,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,544.58 : 445,169.70 = 186,559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,544.58/445,169.70 = 186,559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,544.58x = 445,169.70 × 186,559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,544.58x = 83,050,690,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,690,067.51/322,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,485.93

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