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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,183.88, 441,841.82 and 184,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,183.88, 441,841.82 and 184,238.85 is: 254,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,183.88 : 441,841.82 = 184,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,183.88/441,841.82 = 184,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,183.88x = 441,841.82 × 184,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,183.88x = 81,404,427,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404,427,233.51/320,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,242.74

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