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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,217.66, 441,917.46 and 184,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,217.66, 441,917.46 and 184,272.30 is: 254,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,217.66 : 441,917.46 = 184,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,217.66/441,917.46 = 184,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,217.66x = 441,917.46 × 184,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,217.66x = 81,433,146,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,433,146,764.36/320,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,305.61

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