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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,924.16, 442,923.84 and 184,978.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,924.16, 442,923.84 and 184,978.26 is: 255,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,924.16 : 442,923.84 = 184,978.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,924.16/442,923.84 = 184,978.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,924.16x = 442,923.84 × 184,978.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,924.16x = 81,931,281,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,931,281,235.72/320,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,297.95

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