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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,977.92, 442,930.56 and 177,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,977.92, 442,930.56 and 177,729.92 is: 245,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,977.92 : 442,930.56 = 177,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,977.92/442,930.56 = 177,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,977.92x = 442,930.56 × 177,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,977.92x = 78,722,012,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722,012,994.36/320,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,256.79

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