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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,788.07, 442,682.17 and 177,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,788.07, 442,682.17 and 177,545.04 is: 245,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,788.07 : 442,682.17 = 177,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,788.07/442,682.17 = 177,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,788.07x = 442,682.17 × 177,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,788.07x = 78,596,023,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,596,023,579.94/320,788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,009.18

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