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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,187.37, 441,846.66 and 184,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,187.37, 441,846.66 and 184,242.34 is: 254,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,187.37 : 441,846.66 = 184,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,187.37/441,846.66 = 184,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,187.37x = 441,846.66 × 184,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,187.37x = 81,406,862,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406,862,559.58/320,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,247.58

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