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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,243.36, 441,937.57 and 175,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,243.36, 441,937.57 and 175,049.33 is: 241,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,243.36 : 441,937.57 = 175,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,243.36/441,937.57 = 175,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,243.36x = 441,937.57 × 175,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,243.36x = 77,360,876,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,360,876,197.55/320,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,569.03

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