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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,024.78, 441,635.75 and 174,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,024.78, 441,635.75 and 174,832.58 is: 241,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,024.78 : 441,635.75 = 174,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,024.78/441,635.75 = 174,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,024.78x = 441,635.75 × 174,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,024.78x = 77,212,314,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,212,314,510.39/320,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,269.80

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