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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,344.32, 442,055.52 and 177,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,344.32, 442,055.52 and 177,095.76 is: 244,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,344.32 : 442,055.52 = 177,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,344.32/442,055.52 = 177,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,344.32x = 442,055.52 × 177,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,344.32x = 78,286,158,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286,158,276.60/320,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,381.29

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