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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,920.06, 442,876.44 and 175,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,920.06, 442,876.44 and 175,731.95 is: 242,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,920.06 : 442,876.44 = 175,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,920.06/442,876.44 = 175,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,920.06x = 442,876.44 × 175,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,920.06x = 77,827,540,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,827,540,410.26/320,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,513.79

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