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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,817.93, 442,827.45 and 184,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,817.93, 442,827.45 and 184,942.76 is: 255,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,817.93 : 442,827.45 = 184,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,817.93/442,827.45 = 184,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,817.93x = 442,827.45 × 184,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,817.93x = 81,897,728,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,897,728,592.62/320,817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,277.90

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