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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,942.89, 442,916.40 and 193,615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,942.89, 442,916.40 and 193,615.75 is: 267,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,942.89 : 442,916.40 = 193,615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,942.89/442,916.40 = 193,615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,942.89x = 442,916.40 × 193,615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,942.89x = 85,755,590,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755,590,973.30/320,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,198.91

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