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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,871.98, 442,664.30 and 193,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,871.98, 442,664.30 and 193,476.80 is: 266,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,871.98 : 442,664.30 = 193,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,871.98/442,664.30 = 193,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,871.98x = 442,664.30 × 193,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,871.98x = 85,645,272,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,645,272,238.24/320,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,914.15

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