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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,609.84, 443,848.82 and 178,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,609.84, 443,848.82 and 178,416 is: 246,229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,609.84 : 443,848.82 = 178,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,609.84/443,848.82 = 178,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,609.84x = 443,848.82 × 178,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,609.84x = 79,189,730,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189,730,177.04/321,609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,229.19

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