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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,969.66, 442,932.71 and 177,726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,969.66, 442,932.71 and 177,726.62 is: 245,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,969.66 : 442,932.71 = 177,726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,969.66/442,932.71 = 177,726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,969.66x = 442,932.71 × 177,726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,969.66x = 78,720,932,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720,932,547.11/320,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,259.73

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