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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,227.37, 441,936.66 and 176,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,227.37, 441,936.66 and 176,984.34 is: 244,251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,227.37 : 441,936.66 = 176,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,227.37/441,936.66 = 176,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,227.37x = 441,936.66 × 176,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,227.37x = 78,215,868,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,215,868,588.69/320,227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,251.04

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