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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,232.62, 441,943.91 and 176,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,232.62, 441,943.91 and 176,989.59 is: 244,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,232.62 : 441,943.91 = 176,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,232.62/441,943.91 = 176,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,232.62x = 441,943.91 × 176,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,232.62x = 78,219,471,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219,471,433.90/320,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,258.29

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