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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,273, 443,366.46 and 178,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,273, 443,366.46 and 178,019.64 is: 245,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,273 : 443,366.46 = 178,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,273/443,366.46 = 178,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,273x = 443,366.46 × 178,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,273x = 78,927,937,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,927,937,597.27/321,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,672.49

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