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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,928.13, 442,879.26 and 173,753.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,928.13, 442,879.26 and 173,753.07 is: 239,778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,928.13 : 442,879.26 = 173,753.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,928.13/442,879.26 = 173,753.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,928.13x = 442,879.26 × 173,753.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,928.13x = 76,951,631,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951,631,064.33/320,928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,778.39

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