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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,546.48, 442,386.36 and 177,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,546.48, 442,386.36 and 177,317.36 is: 244,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,546.48 : 442,386.36 = 177,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,546.48/442,386.36 = 177,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,546.48x = 442,386.36 × 177,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,546.48x = 78,442,781,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,442,781,455.21/320,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,715.78

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