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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,293.97, 442,010.93 and 191,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,293.97, 442,010.93 and 191,243.72 is: 263,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,293.97 : 442,010.93 = 191,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,293.97/442,010.93 = 191,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,293.97x = 442,010.93 × 191,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,293.97x = 84,531,814,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,531,814,061.09/320,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,919.47

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