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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,937.08, 442,907.00 and 177,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,937.08, 442,907.00 and 177,697.13 is: 245,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,937.08 : 442,907.00 = 177,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,937.08/442,907.00 = 177,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,937.08x = 442,907.00 × 177,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,937.08x = 78,703,299,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,703,299,653.89/320,937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,229.69

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