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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,835.27, 442,747.29 and 177,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,835.27, 442,747.29 and 177,592.23 is: 245,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,835.27 : 442,747.29 = 177,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,835.27/442,747.29 = 177,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,835.27x = 442,747.29 × 177,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,835.27x = 78,628,478,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,628,478,557.56/320,835.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,074.30

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