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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,708.58, 442,571.22 and 177,468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,708.58, 442,571.22 and 177,468.54 is: 244,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,708.58 : 442,571.22 = 177,468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,708.58/442,571.22 = 177,468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,708.58x = 442,571.22 × 177,468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,708.58x = 78,542,468,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,542,468,259.42/320,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,902.92

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