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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,265.07, 442,009.74 and 184,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,265.07, 442,009.74 and 184,296.24 is: 254,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,265.07 : 442,009.74 = 184,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,265.07/442,009.74 = 184,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,265.07x = 442,009.74 × 184,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,265.07x = 81,460,733,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,460,733,125.38/320,265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,354.10

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