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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,234.38, 441,946.32 and 176,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,234.38, 441,946.32 and 176,991.34 is: 244,260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,234.38 : 441,946.32 = 176,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,234.38/441,946.32 = 176,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,234.38x = 441,946.32 × 176,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,234.38x = 78,220,671,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,220,671,384.87/320,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,260.69

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