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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,805.92, 442,700.88 and 177,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,805.92, 442,700.88 and 177,566.24 is: 245,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,805.92 : 442,700.88 = 177,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,805.92/442,700.88 = 177,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,805.92x = 442,700.88 × 177,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,805.92x = 78,608,730,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,608,730,706.29/320,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,035.16

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