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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,806.59, 442,823.67 and 184,894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,806.59, 442,823.67 and 184,894.80 is: 255,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,806.59 : 442,823.67 = 184,894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,806.59/442,823.67 = 184,894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,806.59x = 442,823.67 × 184,894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,806.59x = 81,875,793,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,875,793,899.92/320,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,218.55

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