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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,365.92, 442,081.76 and 177,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,365.92, 442,081.76 and 177,127.68 is: 244,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,365.92 : 442,081.76 = 177,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,365.92/442,081.76 = 177,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,365.92x = 442,081.76 × 177,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,365.92x = 78,304,916,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,304,916,519.12/320,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,423.37

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