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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,711.80, 442,550.28 and 177,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,711.80, 442,550.28 and 177,451.96 is: 244,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,711.80 : 442,550.28 = 177,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,711.80/442,550.28 = 177,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,711.80x = 442,550.28 × 177,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,711.80x = 78,531,414,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,531,414,584.55/320,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,866.00

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