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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,780.72, 442,693.14 and 184,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,780.72, 442,693.14 and 184,836.02 is: 255,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,780.72 : 442,693.14 = 184,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,780.72/442,693.14 = 184,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,780.72x = 442,693.14 × 184,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,780.72x = 81,825,638,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,825,638,078.90/320,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,082.78

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