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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,981.29, 442,954.14 and 177,741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,981.29, 442,954.14 and 177,741.35 is: 245,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,981.29 : 442,954.14 = 177,741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,981.29/442,954.14 = 177,741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,981.29x = 442,954.14 × 177,741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,981.29x = 78,731,266,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,731,266,831.69/320,981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,283.04

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