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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,008.32, 441,611.73 and 174,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,008.32, 441,611.73 and 174,816.09 is: 241,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,008.32 : 441,611.73 = 174,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,008.32/441,611.73 = 174,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,008.32x = 441,611.73 × 174,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,008.32x = 77,200,835,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,200,835,936.74/320,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,246.34

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