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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,967.36, 442,882.80 and 185,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,967.36, 442,882.80 and 185,006.88 is: 255,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,967.36 : 442,882.80 = 185,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,967.36/442,882.80 = 185,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,967.36x = 442,882.80 × 185,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,967.36x = 81,936,365,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,936,365,033.66/320,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,279.43

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