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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,251.40, 441,939.23 and 175,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,251.40, 441,939.23 and 175,050.66 is: 241,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,251.40 : 441,939.23 = 175,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,251.40/441,939.23 = 175,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,251.40x = 441,939.23 × 175,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,251.40x = 77,361,753,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,361,753,891.39/320,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,565.70

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