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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,864.52, 442,909.84 and 186,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,864.52, 442,909.84 and 186,728.52 is: 257,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,864.52 : 442,909.84 = 186,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,864.52/442,909.84 = 186,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,864.52x = 442,909.84 × 186,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,864.52x = 82,703,898,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,703,898,916.64/320,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,753.33

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