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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,344.44, 442,107.56 and 177,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,344.44, 442,107.56 and 177,115.36 is: 244,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,344.44 : 442,107.56 = 177,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,344.44/442,107.56 = 177,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,344.44x = 442,107.56 × 177,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,344.44x = 78,304,039,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,304,039,648.12/320,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,437.02

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