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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,375.22, 442,118.55 and 175,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,375.22, 442,118.55 and 175,190.41 is: 241,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,375.22 : 442,118.55 = 175,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,375.22/442,118.55 = 175,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,375.22x = 442,118.55 × 175,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,375.22x = 77,454,931,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,454,931,252.72/320,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,763.18

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