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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,326.26, 442,094.13 and 184,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,326.26, 442,094.13 and 184,357.44 is: 254,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,326.26 : 442,094.13 = 184,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,326.26/442,094.13 = 184,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,326.26x = 442,094.13 × 184,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,326.26x = 81,503,342,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503,342,045.83/320,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,438.53

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