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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,522.51, 442,343.12 and 184,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,522.51, 442,343.12 and 184,592.26 is: 254,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,522.51 : 442,343.12 = 184,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,522.51/442,343.12 = 184,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,522.51x = 442,343.12 × 184,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,522.51x = 81,653,115,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653,115,571.87/320,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,750.02

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