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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,223.59, 441,881.97 and 176,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,223.59, 441,881.97 and 176,983.60 is: 244,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,223.59 : 441,881.97 = 176,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,223.59/441,881.97 = 176,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,223.59x = 441,881.97 × 176,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,223.59x = 78,205,861,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,205,861,825.69/320,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,222.68

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