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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,346.03, 442,086.75 and 177,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,346.03, 442,086.75 and 177,115.32 is: 244,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,346.03 : 442,086.75 = 177,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,346.03/442,086.75 = 177,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,346.03x = 442,086.75 × 177,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,346.03x = 78,300,336,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300,336,194.01/320,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,424.24

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