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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,650.04, 442,510.10 and 177,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,650.04, 442,510.10 and 177,407.76 is: 244,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,650.04 : 442,510.10 = 177,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,650.04/442,510.10 = 177,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,650.04x = 442,510.10 × 177,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,650.04x = 78,504,725,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,504,725,618.38/320,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,829.93

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