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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,876.65, 442,680.15 and 184,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,876.65, 442,680.15 and 184,837.69 is: 255,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,876.65 : 442,680.15 = 184,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,876.65/442,680.15 = 184,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,876.65x = 442,680.15 × 184,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,876.65x = 81,823,976,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,823,976,334.85/320,876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,001.34

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