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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,800.53, 442,695.92 and 182,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,800.53, 442,695.92 and 182,976.33 is: 252,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,800.53 : 442,695.92 = 182,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,800.53/442,695.92 = 182,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,800.53x = 442,695.92 × 182,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,800.53x = 81,002,875,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,002,875,492.80/320,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,502.31

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