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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,472.96, 442,308.18 and 193,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,472.96, 442,308.18 and 193,148.70 is: 266,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,472.96 : 442,308.18 = 193,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,472.96/442,308.18 = 193,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,472.96x = 442,308.18 × 193,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,472.96x = 85,431,249,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,431,249,966.37/320,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,578.65

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