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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,356.08, 442,051.76 and 177,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,356.08, 442,051.76 and 177,118.92 is: 244,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,356.08 : 442,051.76 = 177,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,356.08/442,051.76 = 177,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,356.08x = 442,051.76 × 177,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,356.08x = 78,295,730,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,295,730,315.30/320,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,402.20

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