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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,632.73, 442,434.26 and 184,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,632.73, 442,434.26 and 184,710.68 is: 254,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,632.73 : 442,434.26 = 184,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,632.73/442,434.26 = 184,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,632.73x = 442,434.26 × 184,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,632.73x = 81,722,330,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,722,330,807.73/320,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,878.32

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