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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,055.96, 441,673.88 and 176,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,055.96, 441,673.88 and 176,806.64 is: 243,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,055.96 : 441,673.88 = 176,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,055.96/441,673.88 = 176,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,055.96x = 441,673.88 × 176,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,055.96x = 78,090,874,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,090,874,698.56/320,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,991.32

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