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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,323.65, 442,034.31 and 191,283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,323.65, 442,034.31 and 191,283.81 is: 263,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,323.65 : 442,034.31 = 191,283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,323.65/442,034.31 = 191,283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,323.65x = 442,034.31 × 191,283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,323.65x = 84,554,006,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,554,006,967.52/320,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,964.30

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