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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,786.49, 445,499.42 and 186,797.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,786.49, 445,499.42 and 186,797.01 is: 257,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,786.49 : 445,499.42 = 186,797.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,786.49/445,499.42 = 186,797.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,786.49x = 445,499.42 × 186,797.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,786.49x = 83,217,958,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217,958,678.75/322,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,811.16

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