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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,247, 443,330.58 and 177,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,247, 443,330.58 and 177,993.64 is: 245,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,247 : 443,330.58 = 177,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,247/443,330.58 = 177,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,247x = 443,330.58 × 177,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,247x = 78,910,023,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,910,023,657.51/321,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,636.61

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