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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,973.99, 442,938.69 and 177,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,973.99, 442,938.69 and 177,730.95 is: 245,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,973.99 : 442,938.69 = 177,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,973.99/442,938.69 = 177,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,973.99x = 442,938.69 × 177,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,973.99x = 78,723,913,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,723,913,276.80/320,973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,265.71

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