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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,984.49, 442,953.15 and 177,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,984.49, 442,953.15 and 177,741.48 is: 245,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,984.49 : 442,953.15 = 177,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,984.49/442,953.15 = 177,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,984.49x = 442,953.15 × 177,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,984.49x = 78,731,148,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,731,148,451.66/320,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,280.23

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