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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,030, 443,020.46 and 185,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,030, 443,020.46 and 185,063.20 is: 255,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,030 : 443,020.46 = 185,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,030/443,020.46 = 185,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,030x = 443,020.46 × 185,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,030x = 81,986,781,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,986,781,960.20/321,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,386.67

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