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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,851.26, 442,755.72 and 177,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,851.26, 442,755.72 and 177,602.76 is: 245,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,851.26 : 442,755.72 = 177,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,851.26/442,755.72 = 177,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,851.26x = 442,755.72 × 177,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,851.26x = 78,634,637,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634,637,877.79/320,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,081.28

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