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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,027.53, 441,634.20 and 174,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,027.53, 441,634.20 and 174,832.60 is: 241,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,027.53 : 441,634.20 = 174,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,027.53/441,634.20 = 174,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,027.53x = 441,634.20 × 174,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,027.53x = 77,212,055,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,212,055,434.92/320,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,266.92

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