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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,475.79, 442,298.48 and 184,515.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,475.79, 442,298.48 and 184,515.47 is: 254,655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,475.79 : 442,298.48 = 184,515.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,475.79/442,298.48 = 184,515.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,475.79x = 442,298.48 × 184,515.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,475.79x = 81,610,910,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,610,910,442.04/320,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,655.46

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