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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,840.23, 442,799.09 and 183,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,840.23, 442,799.09 and 183,053.08 is: 252,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,840.23 : 442,799.09 = 183,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,840.23/442,799.09 = 183,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,840.23x = 442,799.09 × 183,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,840.23x = 81,055,737,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055,737,913.60/320,840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,635.83

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