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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,781.93, 442,663.27 and 182,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,781.93, 442,663.27 and 182,966.31 is: 252,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,781.93 : 442,663.27 = 182,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,781.93/442,663.27 = 182,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,781.93x = 442,663.27 × 182,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,781.93x = 80,992,465,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,992,465,084.43/320,781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,484.50

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