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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,395.32, 442,127.70 and 177,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,395.32, 442,127.70 and 177,146.76 is: 244,452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,395.32 : 442,127.70 = 177,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,395.32/442,127.70 = 177,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,395.32x = 442,127.70 × 177,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,395.32x = 78,321,489,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,321,489,561.25/320,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,452.66

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