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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,836.14, 442,748.50 and 177,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,836.14, 442,748.50 and 177,593.10 is: 245,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,836.14 : 442,748.50 = 177,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,836.14/442,748.50 = 177,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,836.14x = 442,748.50 × 177,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,836.14x = 78,629,078,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,629,078,635.35/320,836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,075.50

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