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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,178.09, 445,968.66 and 185,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,178.09, 445,968.66 and 185,349.90 is: 255,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,178.09 : 445,968.66 = 185,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,178.09/445,968.66 = 185,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,178.09x = 445,968.66 × 185,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,178.09x = 82,660,246,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,660,246,534.13/323,178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,773.05

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