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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,558.92, 442,376.03 and 177,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,558.92, 442,376.03 and 177,318.32 is: 244,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,558.92 : 442,376.03 = 177,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,558.92/442,376.03 = 177,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,558.92x = 442,376.03 × 177,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,558.92x = 78,441,372,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,441,372,679.29/320,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,701.89

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