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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,778.64, 442,635.69 and 184,857.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,778.64, 442,635.69 and 184,857.13 is: 255,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,778.64 : 442,635.69 = 184,857.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,778.64/442,635.69 = 184,857.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,778.64x = 442,635.69 × 184,857.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,778.64x = 81,824,363,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824,363,288.97/320,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,080.46

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