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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,274.08, 442,022.14 and 184,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,274.08, 442,022.14 and 184,305.24 is: 254,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,274.08 : 442,022.14 = 184,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,274.08/442,022.14 = 184,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,274.08x = 442,022.14 × 184,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,274.08x = 81,466,996,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,466,996,598.01/320,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,366.50

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