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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,388.32, 442,118.04 and 177,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,388.32, 442,118.04 and 177,139.76 is: 244,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,388.32 : 442,118.04 = 177,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,388.32/442,118.04 = 177,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,388.32x = 442,118.04 × 177,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,388.32x = 78,316,683,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,316,683,497.27/320,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,443.00

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