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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,463.92, 442,243.04 and 177,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,463.92, 442,243.04 and 177,233.60 is: 244,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,463.92 : 442,243.04 = 177,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,463.92/442,243.04 = 177,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,463.92x = 442,243.04 × 177,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,463.92x = 78,380,326,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380,326,054.14/320,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,583.93

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