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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,325.03, 442,009.71 and 177,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,325.03, 442,009.71 and 177,065.19 is: 244,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,325.03 : 442,009.71 = 177,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,325.03/442,009.71 = 177,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,325.03x = 442,009.71 × 177,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,325.03x = 78,264,533,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,264,533,282.99/320,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,328.50

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