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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,729.02, 442,575.93 and 191,641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,729.02, 442,575.93 and 191,641.75 is: 264,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,729.02 : 442,575.93 = 191,641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,729.02/442,575.93 = 191,641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,729.02x = 442,575.93 × 191,641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,729.02x = 84,816,025,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816,025,733.08/320,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,447.62

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