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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,032.82, 441,657.97 and 184,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,032.82, 441,657.97 and 184,066.60 is: 254,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,032.82 : 441,657.97 = 184,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,032.82/441,657.97 = 184,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,032.82x = 441,657.97 × 184,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,032.82x = 81,294,481,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,294,481,406.76/320,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,019.20

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