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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,744.28, 446,807.56 and 185,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,744.28, 446,807.56 and 185,966.32 is: 256,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,744.28 : 446,807.56 = 185,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,744.28/446,807.56 = 185,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,744.28x = 446,807.56 × 185,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,744.28x = 83,091,157,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091,157,681.38/323,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,656.76

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