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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,453.97, 442,229.40 and 177,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,453.97, 442,229.40 and 177,223.56 is: 244,570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,453.97 : 442,229.40 = 177,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,453.97/442,229.40 = 177,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,453.97x = 442,229.40 × 177,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,453.97x = 78,373,468,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,373,468,604.66/320,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,570.13

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