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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,070.92, 441,692.72 and 174,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,070.92, 441,692.72 and 174,873.59 is: 241,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,070.92 : 441,692.72 = 174,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,070.92/441,692.72 = 174,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,070.92x = 441,692.72 × 174,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,070.92x = 77,240,388,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240,388,684.94/320,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,322.73

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