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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,625.86, 445,279.43 and 186,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,625.86, 445,279.43 and 186,734.74 is: 257,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,625.86 : 445,279.43 = 186,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,625.86/445,279.43 = 186,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,625.86x = 445,279.43 × 186,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,625.86x = 83,149,138,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,149,138,978.90/322,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,726.21

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