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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,243.98, 441,938.43 and 175,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,243.98, 441,938.43 and 175,049.97 is: 241,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,243.98 : 441,938.43 = 175,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,243.98/441,938.43 = 175,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,243.98x = 441,938.43 × 175,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,243.98x = 77,361,308,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,361,308,913.35/320,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,569.91

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