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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,235.38, 441,947.70 and 176,992.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,235.38, 441,947.70 and 176,992.34 is: 244,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,235.38 : 441,947.70 = 176,992.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,235.38/441,947.70 = 176,992.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,235.38x = 441,947.70 × 176,992.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,235.38x = 78,221,357,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221,357,580.62/320,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,262.07

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