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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,871.86, 442,664.13 and 193,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,871.86, 442,664.13 and 193,476.68 is: 266,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,871.86 : 442,664.13 = 193,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,871.86/442,664.13 = 193,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,871.86x = 442,664.13 × 193,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,871.86x = 85,645,185,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,645,185,120.83/320,871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,913.98

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