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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,016.82, 441,623.46 and 174,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,016.82, 441,623.46 and 174,824.60 is: 241,258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,016.82 : 441,623.46 = 174,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,016.82/441,623.46 = 174,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,016.82x = 441,623.46 × 174,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,016.82x = 77,206,644,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,206,644,745.12/320,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,258.08

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