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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,821.93, 442,781.73 and 184,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,821.93, 442,781.73 and 184,830.02 is: 255,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,821.93 : 442,781.73 = 184,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,821.93/442,781.73 = 184,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,821.93x = 442,781.73 × 184,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,821.93x = 81,839,356,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,839,356,011.53/320,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,092.77

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