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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,314.66, 441,995.85 and 177,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,314.66, 441,995.85 and 177,055.22 is: 244,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,314.66 : 441,995.85 = 177,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,314.66/441,995.85 = 177,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,314.66x = 441,995.85 × 177,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,314.66x = 78,257,672,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,257,672,460.84/320,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,314.99

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