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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,469.93, 442,230.49 and 175,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,469.93, 442,230.49 and 175,246.88 is: 241,830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,469.93 : 442,230.49 = 175,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,469.93/442,230.49 = 175,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,469.93x = 442,230.49 × 175,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,469.93x = 77,499,512,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499,512,737.14/320,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,830.84

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