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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,233.38, 441,944.94 and 176,990.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,233.38, 441,944.94 and 176,990.34 is: 244,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,233.38 : 441,944.94 = 176,990.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,233.38/441,944.94 = 176,990.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,233.38x = 441,944.94 × 176,990.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,233.38x = 78,219,985,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219,985,191.88/320,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,259.31

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