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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,263.86, 441,918.96 and 182,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,263.86, 441,918.96 and 182,446.41 is: 251,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,263.86 : 441,918.96 = 182,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,263.86/441,918.96 = 182,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,263.86x = 441,918.96 × 182,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,263.86x = 80,626,527,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,626,527,762.93/320,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,750.32

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