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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,255.88, 441,976.06 and 177,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,255.88, 441,976.06 and 177,012.88 is: 244,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,255.88 : 441,976.06 = 177,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,255.88/441,976.06 = 177,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,255.88x = 441,976.06 × 177,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,255.88x = 78,235,455,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235,455,271.65/320,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,290.46

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