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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,980.79, 442,953.45 and 177,740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,980.79, 442,953.45 and 177,740.85 is: 245,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,980.79 : 442,953.45 = 177,740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,980.79/442,953.45 = 177,740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,980.79x = 442,953.45 × 177,740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,980.79x = 78,730,922,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,730,922,713.43/320,980.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,282.35

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