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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,930.05, 442,890.37 and 175,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,930.05, 442,890.37 and 175,741.96 is: 242,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,930.05 : 442,890.37 = 175,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,930.05/442,890.37 = 175,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,930.05x = 442,890.37 × 175,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,930.05x = 77,834,419,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834,419,474.47/320,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,527.68

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