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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,057.46, 441,688.23 and 176,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,057.46, 441,688.23 and 176,826.73 is: 244,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,057.46 : 441,688.23 = 176,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,057.46/441,688.23 = 176,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,057.46x = 441,688.23 × 176,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,057.46x = 78,102,285,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,102,285,390.39/320,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,025.82

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