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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,260, 441,959.52 and 192,940.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,260, 441,959.52 and 192,940.96 is: 266,258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,260 : 441,959.52 = 192,940.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,260/441,959.52 = 192,940.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,260x = 441,959.52 × 192,940.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,260x = 85,272,094,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,272,094,069.94/320,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,258.96

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