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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,059.91, 441,695.38 and 184,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,059.91, 441,695.38 and 184,093.72 is: 254,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,059.91 : 441,695.38 = 184,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,059.91/441,695.38 = 184,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,059.91x = 441,695.38 × 184,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,059.91x = 81,313,345,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,313,345,611.01/320,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,056.64

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