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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,242.41, 441,934.61 and 177,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,242.41, 441,934.61 and 177,002.46 is: 244,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,242.41 : 441,934.61 = 177,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,242.41/441,934.61 = 177,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,242.41x = 441,934.61 × 177,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,242.41x = 78,223,512,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223,512,244.13/320,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,263.44

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