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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,801.69, 442,700.98 and 177,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,801.69, 442,700.98 and 177,558.66 is: 245,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,801.69 : 442,700.98 = 177,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,801.69/442,700.98 = 177,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,801.69x = 442,700.98 × 177,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,801.69x = 78,605,392,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,605,392,345.59/320,801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,027.99

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