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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,820.93, 442,831.59 and 184,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,820.93, 442,831.59 and 184,945.76 is: 255,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,820.93 : 442,831.59 = 184,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,820.93/442,831.59 = 184,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,820.93x = 442,831.59 × 184,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,820.93x = 81,899,824,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899,824,964.56/320,820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,282.05

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