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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,855.52, 442,897.42 and 186,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,855.52, 442,897.42 and 186,719.52 is: 257,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,855.52 : 442,897.42 = 186,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,855.52/442,897.42 = 186,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,855.52x = 442,897.42 × 186,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,855.52x = 82,697,593,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,697,593,671.64/320,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,740.91

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