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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,429.28, 446,293.70 and 185,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,429.28, 446,293.70 and 185,601.16 is: 256,107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,429.28 : 446,293.70 = 185,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,429.28/446,293.70 = 185,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,429.28x = 446,293.70 × 185,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,429.28x = 82,832,628,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832,628,420.69/323,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,107.39

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