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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,473.31, 442,204.05 and 184,480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,473.31, 442,204.05 and 184,480.98 is: 254,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,473.31 : 442,204.05 = 184,480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,473.31/442,204.05 = 184,480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,473.31x = 442,204.05 × 184,480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,473.31x = 81,578,236,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,578,236,779.27/320,473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,555.48

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