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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,872.98, 442,665.68 and 193,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,872.98, 442,665.68 and 193,477.80 is: 266,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,872.98 : 442,665.68 = 193,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,872.98/442,665.68 = 193,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,872.98x = 442,665.68 × 193,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,872.98x = 85,645,981,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,645,981,901.90/320,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,915.53

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