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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,803.23, 442,729.08 and 184,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,803.23, 442,729.08 and 184,834.74 is: 255,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,803.23 : 442,729.08 = 184,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,803.23/442,729.08 = 184,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,803.23x = 442,729.08 × 184,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,803.23x = 81,831,714,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,831,714,392.24/320,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,083.82

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