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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,820.44, 442,779.66 and 184,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,820.44, 442,779.66 and 184,828.52 is: 255,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,820.44 : 442,779.66 = 184,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,820.44/442,779.66 = 184,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,820.44x = 442,779.66 × 184,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,820.44x = 81,838,307,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838,307,030.00/320,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,090.69

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