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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,159.30, 441,854.08 and 184,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,159.30, 441,854.08 and 184,199.18 is: 254,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,159.30 : 441,854.08 = 184,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,159.30/441,854.08 = 184,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,159.30x = 441,854.08 × 184,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,159.30x = 81,389,159,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389,159,215.65/320,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,214.57

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