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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,887.68, 442,828.48 and 177,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,887.68, 442,828.48 and 177,650.08 is: 245,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,887.68 : 442,828.48 = 177,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,887.68/442,828.48 = 177,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,887.68x = 442,828.48 × 177,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,887.68x = 78,668,514,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,668,514,898.28/320,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,159.04

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