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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,288.65, 441,998.17 and 177,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,288.65, 441,998.17 and 177,048.66 is: 244,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,288.65 : 441,998.17 = 177,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,288.65/441,998.17 = 177,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,288.65x = 441,998.17 × 177,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,288.65x = 78,255,183,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,255,183,720.95/320,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,327.06

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