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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,330.68, 442,167.66 and 184,418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,330.68, 442,167.66 and 184,418.79 is: 254,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,330.68 : 442,167.66 = 184,418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,330.68/442,167.66 = 184,418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,330.68x = 442,167.66 × 184,418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,330.68x = 81,544,026,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544,026,492.46/320,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,562.02

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