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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,260.88, 441,968.94 and 177,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,260.88, 441,968.94 and 177,030.13 is: 244,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,260.88 : 441,968.94 = 177,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,260.88/441,968.94 = 177,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,260.88x = 441,968.94 × 177,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,260.88x = 78,241,818,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,241,818,461.59/320,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,306.51

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