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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,085.97, 441,680.99 and 176,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,085.97, 441,680.99 and 176,837.47 is: 244,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,085.97 : 441,680.99 = 176,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,085.97/441,680.99 = 176,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,085.97x = 441,680.99 × 176,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,085.97x = 78,105,747,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,105,747,934.51/320,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,014.91

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