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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,277.93, 441,964.54 and 177,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,277.93, 441,964.54 and 177,029.43 is: 244,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,277.93 : 441,964.54 = 177,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,277.93/441,964.54 = 177,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,277.93x = 441,964.54 × 177,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,277.93x = 78,240,730,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,240,730,596.41/320,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,290.11

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