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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,266.07, 442,011.12 and 184,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,266.07, 442,011.12 and 184,297.24 is: 254,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,266.07 : 442,011.12 = 184,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,266.07/442,011.12 = 184,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,266.07x = 442,011.12 × 184,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,266.07x = 81,461,429,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,461,429,465.31/320,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,355.48

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