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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,340.26, 442,031.10 and 177,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,340.26, 442,031.10 and 177,080.69 is: 244,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,340.26 : 442,031.10 = 177,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,340.26/442,031.10 = 177,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,340.26x = 442,031.10 × 177,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,340.26x = 78,275,172,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,172,189.46/320,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,350.09

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