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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,523.02, 442,343.82 and 184,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,523.02, 442,343.82 and 184,592.76 is: 254,750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,523.02 : 442,343.82 = 184,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,523.02/442,343.82 = 184,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,523.02x = 442,343.82 × 184,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,523.02x = 81,653,465,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653,465,679.78/320,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,750.71

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