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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,291.19, 442,004.49 and 177,053.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,291.19, 442,004.49 and 177,053.63 is: 244,335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,291.19 : 442,004.49 = 177,053.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,291.19/442,004.49 = 177,053.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,291.19x = 442,004.49 × 177,053.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,291.19x = 78,258,497,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,258,497,220.78/320,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,335.47

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