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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,822.93, 442,834.35 and 184,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,822.93, 442,834.35 and 184,947.76 is: 255,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,822.93 : 442,834.35 = 184,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,822.93/442,834.35 = 184,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,822.93x = 442,834.35 × 184,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,822.93x = 81,901,221,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901,221,083.56/320,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,284.81

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