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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,979.93, 442,952.03 and 177,739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,979.93, 442,952.03 and 177,739.97 is: 245,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,979.93 : 442,952.03 = 177,739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,979.93/442,952.03 = 177,739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,979.93x = 442,952.03 × 177,739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,979.93x = 78,730,280,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,730,280,523.64/320,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,281.01

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