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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,774.10, 442,654.64 and 177,520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,774.10, 442,654.64 and 177,520.74 is: 244,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,774.10 : 442,654.64 = 177,520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,774.10/442,654.64 = 177,520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,774.10x = 442,654.64 × 177,520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,774.10x = 78,580,379,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580,379,257.23/320,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,971.08

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