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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,869.86, 442,661.41 and 193,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,869.86, 442,661.41 and 193,474.68 is: 266,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,869.86 : 442,661.41 = 193,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,869.86/442,661.41 = 193,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,869.86x = 442,661.41 × 193,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,869.86x = 85,643,774,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,643,774,164.41/320,869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,911.25

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