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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,813.87, 442,769.73 and 184,821.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,813.87, 442,769.73 and 184,821.35 is: 255,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,813.87 : 442,769.73 = 184,821.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,813.87/442,769.73 = 184,821.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,813.87x = 442,769.73 × 184,821.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,813.87x = 81,833,299,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,833,299,237.74/320,813.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,080.30

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