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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,958.42, 442,937.82 and 193,631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,958.42, 442,937.82 and 193,631.28 is: 267,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,958.42 : 442,937.82 = 193,631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,958.42/442,937.82 = 193,631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,958.42x = 442,937.82 × 193,631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,958.42x = 85,766,617,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,766,617,047.01/320,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,220.34

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