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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,389.97, 443,522.66 and 176,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,389.97, 443,522.66 and 176,209.44 is: 243,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,389.97 : 443,522.66 = 176,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,389.97/443,522.66 = 176,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,389.97x = 443,522.66 × 176,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,389.97x = 78,152,878,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,152,878,664.86/321,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,171.49

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