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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,515.94, 442,259.16 and 177,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,515.94, 442,259.16 and 177,248 is: 244,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,515.94 : 442,259.16 = 177,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,515.94/442,259.16 = 177,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,515.94x = 442,259.16 × 177,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,515.94x = 78,389,551,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,389,551,591.68/320,515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,573.02

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