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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,196.48, 441,872.52 and 175,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,196.48, 441,872.52 and 175,005.20 is: 241,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,196.48 : 441,872.52 = 175,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,196.48/441,872.52 = 175,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,196.48x = 441,872.52 × 175,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,196.48x = 77,329,988,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,329,988,737.10/320,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,507.93

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