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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,997.52, 442,971.08 and 177,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,997.52, 442,971.08 and 177,754.48 is: 245,298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,997.52 : 442,971.08 = 177,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,997.52/442,971.08 = 177,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,997.52x = 442,971.08 × 177,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,997.52x = 78,740,093,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,740,093,980.44/320,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,298.14

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