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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,236.38, 441,949.08 and 176,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,236.38, 441,949.08 and 176,993.34 is: 244,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,236.38 : 441,949.08 = 176,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,236.38/441,949.08 = 176,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,236.38x = 441,949.08 × 176,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,236.38x = 78,222,043,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222,043,779.13/320,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,263.45

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