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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,852.52, 442,893.28 and 186,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,852.52, 442,893.28 and 186,716.52 is: 257,736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,852.52 : 442,893.28 = 186,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,852.52/442,893.28 = 186,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,852.52x = 442,893.28 × 186,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,852.52x = 82,695,491,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695,491,972.99/320,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,736.77

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