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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,819.93, 442,830.21 and 184,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,819.93, 442,830.21 and 184,944.76 is: 255,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,819.93 : 442,830.21 = 184,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,819.93/442,830.21 = 184,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,819.93x = 442,830.21 × 184,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,819.93x = 81,899,126,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899,126,909.20/320,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,280.67

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