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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,907.68, 442,856.08 and 177,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,907.68, 442,856.08 and 177,670.08 is: 245,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,907.68 : 442,856.08 = 177,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,907.68/442,856.08 = 177,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,907.68x = 442,856.08 × 177,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,907.68x = 78,682,275,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,682,275,162.09/320,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,186.64

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