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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,228.37, 441,938.04 and 176,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,228.37, 441,938.04 and 176,985.34 is: 244,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,228.37 : 441,938.04 = 176,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,228.37/441,938.04 = 176,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,228.37x = 441,938.04 × 176,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,228.37x = 78,216,554,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,216,554,268.33/320,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,252.42

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