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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,670.96, 442,507.44 and 177,422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,670.96, 442,507.44 and 177,422.46 is: 244,832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,670.96 : 442,507.44 = 177,422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,670.96/442,507.44 = 177,422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,670.96x = 442,507.44 × 177,422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,670.96x = 78,510,758,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,510,758,573.10/320,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,832.77

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