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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,810.31, 442,668.71 and 184,817.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,810.31, 442,668.71 and 184,817.69 is: 255,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,810.31 : 442,668.71 = 184,817.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,810.31/442,668.71 = 184,817.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,810.31x = 442,668.71 × 184,817.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,810.31x = 81,813,008,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,813,008,417.48/320,810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,019.89

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