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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,273.08, 442,020.76 and 184,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,273.08, 442,020.76 and 184,304.24 is: 254,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,273.08 : 442,020.76 = 184,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,273.08/442,020.76 = 184,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,273.08x = 442,020.76 × 184,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,273.08x = 81,466,300,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,466,300,236.02/320,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,365.12

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