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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,715.14, 445,379.58 and 184,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,715.14, 445,379.58 and 184,912.34 is: 255,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,715.14 : 445,379.58 = 184,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,715.14/445,379.58 = 184,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,715.14x = 445,379.58 × 184,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,715.14x = 82,356,178,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,356,178,099.12/322,715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,197.75

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