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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,096.38, 441,741.91 and 176,865.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,096.38, 441,741.91 and 176,865.65 is: 244,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,096.38 : 441,741.91 = 176,865.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,096.38/441,741.91 = 176,865.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,096.38x = 441,741.91 × 176,865.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,096.38x = 78,128,970,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128,970,044.39/320,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,079.52

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