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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,934.67, 442,903.67 and 177,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,934.67, 442,903.67 and 177,694.70 is: 245,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,934.67 : 442,903.67 = 177,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,934.67/442,903.67 = 177,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,934.67x = 442,903.67 × 177,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,934.67x = 78,701,634,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,634,769.55/320,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,226.34

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