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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,529.48, 442,291.86 and 177,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,529.48, 442,291.86 and 177,270 is: 244,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,529.48 : 442,291.86 = 177,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,529.48/442,291.86 = 177,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,529.48x = 442,291.86 × 177,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,529.48x = 78,405,078,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,405,078,022.20/320,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,611.13

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