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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,396.31, 442,149.17 and 175,202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,396.31, 442,149.17 and 175,202.73 is: 241,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,396.31 : 442,149.17 = 175,202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,396.31/442,149.17 = 175,202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,396.31x = 442,149.17 × 175,202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,396.31x = 77,465,740,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,465,740,775.22/320,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,781.00

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