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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,305.76, 442,021.92 and 175,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,305.76, 442,021.92 and 175,112.08 is: 241,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,305.76 : 442,021.92 = 175,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,305.76/442,021.92 = 175,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,305.76x = 442,021.92 × 175,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,305.76x = 77,403,377,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,403,377,816.79/320,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,654.65

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