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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,026.53, 441,632.82 and 174,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,026.53, 441,632.82 and 174,831.60 is: 241,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,026.53 : 441,632.82 = 174,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,026.53/441,632.82 = 174,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,026.53x = 441,632.82 × 174,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,026.53x = 77,211,372,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,211,372,533.11/320,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,265.54

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