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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,287.65, 441,996.80 and 177,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,287.65, 441,996.80 and 177,047.66 is: 244,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,287.65 : 441,996.80 = 177,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,287.65/441,996.80 = 177,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,287.65x = 441,996.80 × 177,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,287.65x = 78,254,496,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,254,496,072.27/320,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,325.67

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