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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,468.30, 442,228.24 and 175,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,468.30, 442,228.24 and 175,245.26 is: 241,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,468.30 : 442,228.24 = 175,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,468.30/442,228.24 = 175,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,468.30x = 442,228.24 × 175,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,468.30x = 77,498,400,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,498,400,906.06/320,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,828.60

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