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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,978.93, 442,950.65 and 177,738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,978.93, 442,950.65 and 177,738.97 is: 245,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,978.93 : 442,950.65 = 177,738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,978.93/442,950.65 = 177,738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,978.93x = 442,950.65 × 177,738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,978.93x = 78,729,592,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,729,592,291.83/320,978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,279.63

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