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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,530.98, 442,293.93 and 177,271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,530.98, 442,293.93 and 177,271.50 is: 244,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,530.98 : 442,293.93 = 177,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,530.98/442,293.93 = 177,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,530.98x = 442,293.93 × 177,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,530.98x = 78,406,108,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,406,108,412.00/320,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,613.20

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