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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,864.71, 442,798.53 and 175,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,864.71, 442,798.53 and 175,668.05 is: 242,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,864.71 : 442,798.53 = 175,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,864.71/442,798.53 = 175,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,864.71x = 442,798.53 × 175,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,864.71x = 77,785,554,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,785,554,307.97/320,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,424.77

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