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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,523.51, 442,344.50 and 184,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,523.51, 442,344.50 and 184,593.26 is: 254,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,523.51 : 442,344.50 = 184,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,523.51/442,344.50 = 184,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,523.51x = 442,344.50 × 184,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,523.51x = 81,653,813,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653,813,298.07/320,523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,751.40

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