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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,782.89, 442,641.56 and 184,861.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,782.89, 442,641.56 and 184,861.38 is: 255,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,782.89 : 442,641.56 = 184,861.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,782.89/442,641.56 = 184,861.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,782.89x = 442,641.56 × 184,861.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,782.89x = 81,827,328,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,827,328,702.65/320,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,086.33

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