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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,823.93, 442,784.49 and 184,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,823.93, 442,784.49 and 184,832.02 is: 255,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,823.93 : 442,784.49 = 184,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,823.93/442,784.49 = 184,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,823.93x = 442,784.49 × 184,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,823.93x = 81,840,751,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,751,711.37/320,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,095.53

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