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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,383.04, 442,123.73 and 175,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,383.04, 442,123.73 and 175,189.28 is: 241,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,383.04 : 442,123.73 = 175,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,383.04/442,123.73 = 175,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,383.04x = 442,123.73 × 175,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,383.04x = 77,455,339,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,455,339,472.90/320,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,758.55

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