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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,924.72, 442,872.96 and 184,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,924.72, 442,872.96 and 184,908.62 is: 255,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,924.72 : 442,872.96 = 184,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,924.72/442,872.96 = 184,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,924.72x = 442,872.96 × 184,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,924.72x = 81,891,027,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,891,027,868.92/320,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,172.08

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