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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,420.93, 442,183.73 and 177,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,420.93, 442,183.73 and 177,190.65 is: 244,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,420.93 : 442,183.73 = 177,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,420.93/442,183.73 = 177,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,420.93x = 442,183.73 × 177,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,420.93x = 78,350,821,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,350,821,652.17/320,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,524.67

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