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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,254.63, 441,995.33 and 184,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,254.63, 441,995.33 and 184,285.80 is: 254,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,254.63 : 441,995.33 = 184,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,254.63/441,995.33 = 184,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,254.63x = 441,995.33 × 184,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,254.63x = 81,453,463,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,463,446.03/320,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,339.69

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