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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,966.08, 442,927.78 and 177,723.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,966.08, 442,927.78 and 177,723.05 is: 245,254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,966.08 : 442,927.78 = 177,723.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,966.08/442,927.78 = 177,723.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,966.08x = 442,927.78 × 177,723.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,966.08x = 78,718,475,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,718,475,077.96/320,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,254.81

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