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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,128.79, 441,771.31 and 176,885.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,128.79, 441,771.31 and 176,885.15 is: 244,097.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,128.79 : 441,771.31 = 176,885.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,128.79/441,771.31 = 176,885.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,128.79x = 441,771.31 × 176,885.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,128.79x = 78,142,784,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142,784,435.05/320,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,097.96

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