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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,034.79, 441,645.38 and 176,791.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,034.79, 441,645.38 and 176,791.83 is: 243,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,034.79 : 441,645.38 = 176,791.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,034.79/441,645.38 = 176,791.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,034.79x = 441,645.38 × 176,791.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,034.79x = 78,079,291,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,079,291,849.06/320,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,971.26

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