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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,140.45, 441,876.82 and 184,188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,140.45, 441,876.82 and 184,188.33 is: 254,227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,140.45 : 441,876.82 = 184,188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,140.45/441,876.82 = 184,188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,140.45x = 441,876.82 × 184,188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,140.45x = 81,388,553,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,388,553,426.39/320,140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,227.65

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