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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,147.26, 446,021.76 and 187,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,147.26, 446,021.76 and 187,159.26 is: 258,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,147.26 : 446,021.76 = 187,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,147.26/446,021.76 = 187,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,147.26x = 446,021.76 × 187,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,147.26x = 83,477,101,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,477,101,358.28/323,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,325.27

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