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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,860.83, 442,812.54 and 183,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,860.83, 442,812.54 and 183,042.79 is: 252,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,860.83 : 442,812.54 = 183,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,860.83/442,812.54 = 183,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,860.83x = 442,812.54 × 183,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,860.83x = 81,053,644,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053,644,104.42/320,860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,613.08

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