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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,241.61, 441,935.16 and 175,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,241.61, 441,935.16 and 175,047.59 is: 241,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,241.61 : 441,935.16 = 175,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,241.61/441,935.16 = 175,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,241.61x = 441,935.16 × 175,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,241.61x = 77,359,681,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359,681,609.35/320,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,566.62

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