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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,320.31, 443,320.71 and 185,336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,320.31, 443,320.71 and 185,336.03 is: 255,705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,320.31 : 443,320.71 = 185,336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,320.31/443,320.71 = 185,336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,320.31x = 443,320.71 × 185,336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,320.31x = 82,163,298,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,163,298,191.58/321,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,705.27

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