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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,888.08, 442,686.49 and 193,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,888.08, 442,686.49 and 193,492.90 is: 266,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,888.08 : 442,686.49 = 193,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,888.08/442,686.49 = 193,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,888.08x = 442,686.49 × 193,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,888.08x = 85,656,692,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656,692,740.92/320,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,936.35

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