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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,802.03, 442,697.99 and 182,977.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,802.03, 442,697.99 and 182,977.83 is: 252,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,802.03 : 442,697.99 = 182,977.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,802.03/442,697.99 = 182,977.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,802.03x = 442,697.99 × 182,977.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,802.03x = 81,003,916,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,916,640.67/320,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,504.38

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