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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,254.76, 443,349.24 and 178,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,254.76, 443,349.24 and 178,011.66 is: 245,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,254.76 : 443,349.24 = 178,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,254.76/443,349.24 = 178,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,254.76x = 443,349.24 × 178,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,254.76x = 78,921,334,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921,334,172.14/321,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,665.88

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