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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,930.67, 442,891.23 and 175,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,930.67, 442,891.23 and 175,742.58 is: 242,528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,930.67 : 442,891.23 = 175,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,930.67/442,891.23 = 175,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,930.67x = 442,891.23 × 175,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,930.67x = 77,834,847,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834,847,419.57/320,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,528.54

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