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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,927.67, 442,887.09 and 175,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,927.67, 442,887.09 and 175,739.57 is: 242,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,927.67 : 442,887.09 = 175,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,927.67/442,887.09 = 175,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,927.67x = 442,887.09 × 175,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,927.67x = 77,832,789,022.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832,789,022.29/320,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,524.40

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