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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,904.30, 442,858.14 and 184,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,904.30, 442,858.14 and 184,927.44 is: 255,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,904.30 : 442,858.14 = 184,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,904.30/442,858.14 = 184,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,904.30x = 442,858.14 × 184,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,904.30x = 81,896,622,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,896,622,113.36/320,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,205.75

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