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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,802.26, 442,722.85 and 184,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,802.26, 442,722.85 and 184,857.46 is: 255,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,802.26 : 442,722.85 = 184,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,802.26/442,722.85 = 184,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,802.26x = 442,722.85 × 184,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,802.26x = 81,840,621,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,621,534.96/320,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,112.36

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