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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,797.99, 442,799.79 and 184,922.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,797.99, 442,799.79 and 184,922.77 is: 255,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,797.99 : 442,799.79 = 184,922.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,797.99/442,799.79 = 184,922.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,797.99x = 442,799.79 × 184,922.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,797.99x = 81,883,763,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883,763,722.22/320,797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,250.24

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