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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,189.00, 441,862.19 and 174,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,189.00, 441,862.19 and 174,997.71 is: 241,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,189.00 : 441,862.19 = 174,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,189.00/441,862.19 = 174,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,189.00x = 441,862.19 × 174,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,189.00x = 77,324,870,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,324,870,510.60/320,189.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,497.59

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