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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,905.74, 442,849.91 and 177,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,905.74, 442,849.91 and 177,675.01 is: 245,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,905.74 : 442,849.91 = 177,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,905.74/442,849.91 = 177,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,905.74x = 442,849.91 × 177,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,905.74x = 78,683,361,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683,361,524.81/320,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,191.51

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