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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,229.62, 441,939.77 and 176,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,229.62, 441,939.77 and 176,986.59 is: 244,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,229.62 : 441,939.77 = 176,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,229.62/441,939.77 = 176,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,229.62x = 441,939.77 × 176,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,229.62x = 78,217,411,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,217,411,992.75/320,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,254.14

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