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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,790.06, 442,684.92 and 177,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,790.06, 442,684.92 and 177,547.05 is: 245,011.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,790.06 : 442,684.92 = 177,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,790.06/442,684.92 = 177,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,790.06x = 442,684.92 × 177,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,790.06x = 78,597,401,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,597,401,625.49/320,790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,011.96

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