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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,036.72, 441,677.08 and 184,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,036.72, 441,677.08 and 184,114.80 is: 254,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,036.72 : 441,677.08 = 184,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,036.72/441,677.08 = 184,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,036.72x = 441,677.08 × 184,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,036.72x = 81,319,287,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319,287,248.78/320,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,093.62

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