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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,921.01, 442,900.71 and 177,681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,921.01, 442,900.71 and 177,681.07 is: 245,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,921.01 : 442,900.71 = 177,681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,921.01/442,900.71 = 177,681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,921.01x = 442,900.71 × 177,681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,921.01x = 78,695,071,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,695,071,364.53/320,921.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,216.32

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