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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,344.31, 442,035.56 and 177,107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,344.31, 442,035.56 and 177,107.15 is: 244,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,344.31 : 442,035.56 = 177,107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,344.31/442,035.56 = 177,107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,344.31x = 442,035.56 × 177,107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,344.31x = 78,287,657,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,287,657,344.72/320,344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,385.98

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