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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,131.58, 441,782.74 and 174,937.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,131.58, 441,782.74 and 174,937.36 is: 241,414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,131.58 : 441,782.74 = 174,937.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,131.58/441,782.74 = 174,937.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,131.58x = 441,782.74 × 174,937.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,131.58x = 77,284,306,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284,306,229.17/320,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,414.19

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