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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,583.92, 442,421.96 and 193,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,583.92, 442,421.96 and 193,300.56 is: 266,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,583.92 : 442,421.96 = 193,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,583.92/442,421.96 = 193,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,583.92x = 442,421.96 × 193,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,583.92x = 85,520,412,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,520,412,624.30/320,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,764.51

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