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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,057.91, 441,692.62 and 184,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,057.91, 441,692.62 and 184,091.72 is: 254,053.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,057.91 : 441,692.62 = 184,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,057.91/441,692.62 = 184,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,057.91x = 441,692.62 × 184,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,057.91x = 81,311,951,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,311,951,458.41/320,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,053.87

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