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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,374.26, 442,098.72 and 177,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,374.26, 442,098.72 and 177,125.76 is: 244,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,374.26 : 442,098.72 = 177,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,374.26/442,098.72 = 177,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,374.26x = 442,098.72 × 177,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,374.26x = 78,307,071,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307,071,775.03/320,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,423.73

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