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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,864.04, 442,993.20 and 206,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,864.04, 442,993.20 and 206,188.92 is: 284,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,864.04 : 442,993.20 = 206,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,864.04/442,993.20 = 206,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,864.04x = 442,993.20 × 206,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,864.04x = 91,340,289,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,340,289,475.34/320,864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,669.76

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