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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,264.07, 442,008.36 and 184,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,264.07, 442,008.36 and 184,295.24 is: 254,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,264.07 : 442,008.36 = 184,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,264.07/442,008.36 = 184,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,264.07x = 442,008.36 × 184,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,264.07x = 81,460,036,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,460,036,788.21/320,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,352.72

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