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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,590.17, 442,427.45 and 177,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,590.17, 442,427.45 and 177,347.74 is: 244,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,590.17 : 442,427.45 = 177,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,590.17/442,427.45 = 177,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,590.17x = 442,427.45 × 177,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,590.17x = 78,463,508,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,463,508,371.46/320,590.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,747.08

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