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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,883.66, 442,822.95 and 177,646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,883.66, 442,822.95 and 177,646.23 is: 245,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,883.66 : 442,822.95 = 177,646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,883.66/442,822.95 = 177,646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,883.66x = 442,822.95 × 177,646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,883.66x = 78,665,827,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,665,827,624.98/320,883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,153.73

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