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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,802.95, 442,718.52 and 184,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,802.95, 442,718.52 and 184,826.23 is: 255,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,802.95 : 442,718.52 = 184,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,802.95/442,718.52 = 184,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,802.95x = 442,718.52 × 184,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,802.95x = 81,825,995,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,825,995,002.78/320,802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,066.22

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