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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,348.04, 442,089.52 and 177,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,348.04, 442,089.52 and 177,117.32 is: 244,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,348.04 : 442,089.52 = 177,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,348.04/442,089.52 = 177,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,348.04x = 442,089.52 × 177,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,348.04x = 78,301,710,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,301,710,982.49/320,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,427.00

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