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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,350.24, 442,084.13 and 175,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,350.24, 442,084.13 and 175,165.44 is: 241,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,350.24 : 442,084.13 = 175,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,350.24/442,084.13 = 175,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,350.24x = 442,084.13 × 175,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,350.24x = 77,437,859,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,437,859,271.69/320,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,728.74

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