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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,484.30, 442,265.48 and 177,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,484.30, 442,265.48 and 177,241.26 is: 244,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,484.30 : 442,265.48 = 177,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,484.30/442,265.48 = 177,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,484.30x = 442,265.48 × 177,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,484.30x = 78,387,690,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,387,690,929.70/320,484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,591.36

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