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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,779.51, 442,774.33 and 184,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,779.51, 442,774.33 and 184,904.28 is: 255,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,779.51 : 442,774.33 = 184,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,779.51/442,774.33 = 184,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,779.51x = 442,774.33 × 184,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,779.51x = 81,870,868,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,870,868,228.87/320,779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,224.75

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