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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,521.64, 443,699.10 and 178,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,521.64, 443,699.10 and 178,278 is: 246,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,521.64 : 443,699.10 = 178,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,521.64/443,699.10 = 178,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,521.64x = 443,699.10 × 178,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,521.64x = 79,101,788,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101,788,149.80/321,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,023.22

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