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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,231.88, 441,942.89 and 176,988.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,231.88, 441,942.89 and 176,988.83 is: 244,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,231.88 : 441,942.89 = 176,988.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,231.88/441,942.89 = 176,988.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,231.88x = 441,942.89 × 176,988.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,231.88x = 78,218,951,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,218,951,933.26/320,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,257.23

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