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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,869.81, 445,553.46 and 186,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,869.81, 445,553.46 and 186,909.48 is: 257,931.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,869.81 : 445,553.46 = 186,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,869.81/445,553.46 = 186,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,869.81x = 445,553.46 × 186,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,869.81x = 83,278,165,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,278,165,520.80/322,869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,931.10

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