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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,373.63, 442,104.78 and 184,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,373.63, 442,104.78 and 184,388.70 is: 254,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,373.63 : 442,104.78 = 184,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,373.63/442,104.78 = 184,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,373.63x = 442,104.78 × 184,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,373.63x = 81,519,127,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,127,997.34/320,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,450.18

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