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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,311.26, 442,073.43 and 184,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,311.26, 442,073.43 and 184,342.41 is: 254,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,311.26 : 442,073.43 = 184,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,311.26/442,073.43 = 184,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,311.26x = 442,073.43 × 184,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,311.26x = 81,492,881,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492,881,483.17/320,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,417.79

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