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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,935.16, 442,904.38 and 177,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,935.16, 442,904.38 and 177,695.22 is: 245,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,935.16 : 442,904.38 = 177,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,935.16/442,904.38 = 177,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,935.16x = 442,904.38 × 177,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,935.16x = 78,701,991,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,991,243.06/320,935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,227.08

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