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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,031.81, 441,657.32 and 184,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,031.81, 441,657.32 and 184,065.80 is: 254,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,031.81 : 441,657.32 = 184,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,031.81/441,657.32 = 184,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,031.81x = 441,657.32 × 184,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,031.81x = 81,294,004,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,294,004,803.04/320,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,018.51

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