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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,788.20, 442,798.37 and 184,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,788.20, 442,798.37 and 184,876.40 is: 255,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,788.20 : 442,798.37 = 184,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,788.20/442,798.37 = 184,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,788.20x = 442,798.37 × 184,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,788.20x = 81,862,970,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,862,970,140.65/320,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,193.21

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