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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,968.70, 442,961.55 and 177,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,968.70, 442,961.55 and 177,741.98 is: 245,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,968.70 : 442,961.55 = 177,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,968.70/442,961.55 = 177,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,968.70x = 442,961.55 × 177,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,968.70x = 78,732,862,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,732,862,960.87/320,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,297.63

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