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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,802.58, 442,657.98 and 184,809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,802.58, 442,657.98 and 184,809.88 is: 255,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,802.58 : 442,657.98 = 184,809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,802.58/442,657.98 = 184,809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,802.58x = 442,657.98 × 184,809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,802.58x = 81,807,568,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,807,568,164.84/320,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,009.07

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