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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,945.44, 442,868.94 and 177,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,945.44, 442,868.94 and 177,669.60 is: 245,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,945.44 : 442,868.94 = 177,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,945.44/442,868.94 = 177,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,945.44x = 442,868.94 × 177,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,945.44x = 78,684,347,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,684,347,422.22/320,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,164.25

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