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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,823.44, 442,783.80 and 184,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,823.44, 442,783.80 and 184,831.52 is: 255,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,823.44 : 442,783.80 = 184,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,823.44/442,783.80 = 184,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,823.44x = 442,783.80 × 184,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,823.44x = 81,840,400,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,400,571.46/320,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,094.83

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