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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,533.20, 442,196.82 and 193,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,533.20, 442,196.82 and 193,136.40 is: 266,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,533.20 : 442,196.82 = 193,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,533.20/442,196.82 = 193,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,533.20x = 442,196.82 × 193,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,533.20x = 85,404,301,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404,301,906.25/320,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,444.48

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