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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,865.20, 442,799.22 and 175,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,865.20, 442,799.22 and 175,668.54 is: 242,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,865.20 : 442,799.22 = 175,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,865.20/442,799.22 = 175,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,865.20x = 442,799.22 × 175,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,865.20x = 77,785,892,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,785,892,490.54/320,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,425.46

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