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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,070.67, 441,706.29 and 176,839.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,070.67, 441,706.29 and 176,839.78 is: 244,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,070.67 : 441,706.29 = 176,839.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,070.67/441,706.29 = 176,839.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,070.67x = 441,706.29 × 176,839.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,070.67x = 78,111,243,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,111,243,148.22/320,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,043.74

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