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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,335.39, 442,072.06 and 177,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,335.39, 442,072.06 and 177,104.66 is: 244,409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,335.39 : 442,072.06 = 177,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,335.39/442,072.06 = 177,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,335.39x = 442,072.06 × 177,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,335.39x = 78,293,019,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,293,019,228.68/320,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,409.52

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