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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,704.59, 442,619.27 and 184,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,704.59, 442,619.27 and 184,712.38 is: 254,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,704.59 : 442,619.27 = 184,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,704.59/442,619.27 = 184,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,704.59x = 442,619.27 × 184,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,704.59x = 81,757,258,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,757,258,795.56/320,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,930.12

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