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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,234.16, 441,923.22 and 176,994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,234.16, 441,923.22 and 176,994.21 is: 244,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,234.16 : 441,923.22 = 176,994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,234.16/441,923.22 = 176,994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,234.16x = 441,923.22 × 176,994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,234.16x = 78,217,851,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,217,851,204.56/320,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,252.05

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