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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,442.24, 442,217.76 and 177,205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,442.24, 442,217.76 and 177,205.08 is: 244,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,442.24 : 442,217.76 = 177,205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,442.24/442,217.76 = 177,205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,442.24x = 442,217.76 × 177,205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,442.24x = 78,363,233,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,363,233,538.22/320,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,547.14

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