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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,944.42, 442,867.56 and 177,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,944.42, 442,867.56 and 177,668.60 is: 245,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,944.42 : 442,867.56 = 177,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,944.42/442,867.56 = 177,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,944.42x = 442,867.56 × 177,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,944.42x = 78,683,659,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683,659,370.62/320,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,162.88

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