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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,964.66, 442,925.80 and 177,721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,964.66, 442,925.80 and 177,721.62 is: 245,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,964.66 : 442,925.80 = 177,721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,964.66/442,925.80 = 177,721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,964.66x = 442,925.80 × 177,721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,964.66x = 78,717,490,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,717,490,715.80/320,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,252.83

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