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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,330.69, 442,017.97 and 177,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,330.69, 442,017.97 and 177,071.25 is: 244,337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,330.69 : 442,017.97 = 177,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,330.69/442,017.97 = 177,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,330.69x = 442,017.97 × 177,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,330.69x = 78,268,674,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,268,674,470.36/320,330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,337.11

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