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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,271.26, 441,955.44 and 177,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,271.26, 441,955.44 and 177,022.76 is: 244,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,271.26 : 441,955.44 = 177,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,271.26/441,955.44 = 177,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,271.26x = 441,955.44 × 177,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,271.26x = 78,236,169,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,236,169,576.04/320,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,280.96

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