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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,869.36, 442,660.72 and 193,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,869.36, 442,660.72 and 193,474.18 is: 266,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,869.36 : 442,660.72 = 193,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,869.36/442,660.72 = 193,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,869.36x = 442,660.72 × 193,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,869.36x = 85,643,419,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,643,419,820.21/320,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,910.56

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