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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,316.66, 441,998.61 and 177,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,316.66, 441,998.61 and 177,057.23 is: 244,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,316.66 : 441,998.61 = 177,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,316.66/441,998.61 = 177,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,316.66x = 441,998.61 × 177,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,316.66x = 78,259,047,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,259,047,340.46/320,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,317.76

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