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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,021.28, 441,683.28 and 185,963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,021.28, 441,683.28 and 185,963.04 is: 256,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,021.28 : 441,683.28 = 185,963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,021.28/441,683.28 = 185,963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,021.28x = 441,683.28 × 185,963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,021.28x = 82,136,765,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,136,765,465.97/320,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,660.32

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