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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,322.65, 442,032.93 and 191,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,322.65, 442,032.93 and 191,282.81 is: 263,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,322.65 : 442,032.93 = 191,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,322.65/442,032.93 = 191,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,322.65x = 442,032.93 × 191,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,322.65x = 84,553,300,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,553,300,962.93/320,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,962.92

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