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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,263.07, 442,006.98 and 184,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,263.07, 442,006.98 and 184,294.24 is: 254,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,263.07 : 442,006.98 = 184,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,263.07/442,006.98 = 184,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,263.07x = 442,006.98 × 184,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,263.07x = 81,459,338,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,459,338,657.67/320,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,351.34

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