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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,196.84, 441,872.35 and 175,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,196.84, 441,872.35 and 175,004.95 is: 241,507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,196.84 : 441,872.35 = 175,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,196.84/441,872.35 = 175,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,196.84x = 441,872.35 × 175,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,196.84x = 77,329,847,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,329,847,643.11/320,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,507.22

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