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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,266.68, 441,985.23 and 177,040.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,266.68, 441,985.23 and 177,040.02 is: 244,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,266.68 : 441,985.23 = 177,040.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,266.68/441,985.23 = 177,040.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,266.68x = 441,985.23 × 177,040.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,266.68x = 78,249,073,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249,073,958.90/320,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,324.74

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