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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,508.43, 442,274.04 and 177,232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,508.43, 442,274.04 and 177,232.59 is: 244,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,508.43 : 442,274.04 = 177,232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,508.43/442,274.04 = 177,232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,508.43x = 442,274.04 × 177,232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,508.43x = 78,385,373,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,385,373,598.96/320,508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,565.72

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