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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,333.75, 442,041.59 and 177,085.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,333.75, 442,041.59 and 177,085.25 is: 244,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,333.75 : 442,041.59 = 177,085.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,333.75/442,041.59 = 177,085.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,333.75x = 442,041.59 × 177,085.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,333.75x = 78,279,045,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,279,045,738.30/320,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,367.15

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