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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,280.01, 441,986.52 and 177,040.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,280.01, 441,986.52 and 177,040.03 is: 244,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,280.01 : 441,986.52 = 177,040.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,280.01/441,986.52 = 177,040.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,280.01x = 441,986.52 × 177,040.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,280.01x = 78,249,306,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249,306,760.40/320,280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,315.30

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