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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,937.80, 488,906.70 and 184,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,937.80, 488,906.70 and 184,220.20 is: 276,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,937.80 : 488,906.70 = 184,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,937.80/488,906.70 = 184,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,937.80x = 488,906.70 × 184,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,937.80x = 90,066,490,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,066,490,055.34/325,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,330.30

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