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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,244.63, 441,960.48 and 177,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,244.63, 441,960.48 and 177,001.58 is: 244,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,244.63 : 441,960.48 = 177,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,244.63/441,960.48 = 177,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,244.63x = 441,960.48 × 177,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,244.63x = 78,227,701,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,227,701,047.76/320,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,274.83

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