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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,730.52, 445,294.62 and 186,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,730.52, 445,294.62 and 186,761.04 is: 257,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,730.52 : 445,294.62 = 186,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,730.52/445,294.62 = 186,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,730.52x = 445,294.62 × 186,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,730.52x = 83,163,686,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,686,337.60/322,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,687.70

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