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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,359.84, 442,074.90 and 177,100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,359.84, 442,074.90 and 177,100.54 is: 244,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,359.84 : 442,074.90 = 177,100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,359.84/442,074.90 = 177,100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,359.84x = 442,074.90 × 177,100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,359.84x = 78,291,703,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,291,703,510.45/320,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,386.76

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