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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,480.58, 442,245.22 and 175,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,480.58, 442,245.22 and 175,257.47 is: 241,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,480.58 : 442,245.22 = 175,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,480.58/442,245.22 = 175,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,480.58x = 442,245.22 × 175,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,480.58x = 77,506,779,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,506,779,044.26/320,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,845.48

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