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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,627.37, 445,281.50 and 186,736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,627.37, 445,281.50 and 186,736.25 is: 257,728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,627.37 : 445,281.50 = 186,736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,627.37/445,281.50 = 186,736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,627.37x = 445,281.50 × 186,736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,627.37x = 83,150,194,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,150,194,344.29/322,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,728.28

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