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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,537.20, 442,202.32 and 193,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,537.20, 442,202.32 and 193,140.40 is: 266,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,537.20 : 442,202.32 = 193,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,537.20/442,202.32 = 193,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,537.20x = 442,202.32 × 193,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,537.20x = 85,407,132,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,407,132,965.73/320,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,449.99

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