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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,649.04, 442,508.72 and 177,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,649.04, 442,508.72 and 177,406.76 is: 244,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,649.04 : 442,508.72 = 177,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,649.04/442,508.72 = 177,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,649.04x = 442,508.72 × 177,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,649.04x = 78,504,038,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,504,038,286.95/320,649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,828.55

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