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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,191.49, 441,865.63 and 175,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,191.49, 441,865.63 and 175,000.20 is: 241,501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,191.49 : 441,865.63 = 175,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,191.49/441,865.63 = 175,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,191.49x = 441,865.63 × 175,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,191.49x = 77,326,573,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,326,573,623.13/320,191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,501.03

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