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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,529.08, 442,352.14 and 184,598.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,529.08, 442,352.14 and 184,598.83 is: 254,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,529.08 : 442,352.14 = 184,598.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,529.08/442,352.14 = 184,598.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,529.08x = 442,352.14 × 184,598.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,529.08x = 81,657,687,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,657,687,583.44/320,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,759.06

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