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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,977.46, 442,948.85 and 177,737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,977.46, 442,948.85 and 177,737.50 is: 245,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,977.46 : 442,948.85 = 177,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,977.46/442,948.85 = 177,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,977.46x = 442,948.85 × 177,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,977.46x = 78,728,621,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,728,621,226.88/320,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,277.73

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