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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,637.92, 443,887.52 and 178,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,637.92, 443,887.52 and 178,444 is: 246,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,637.92 : 443,887.52 = 178,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,637.92/443,887.52 = 178,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,637.92x = 443,887.52 × 178,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,637.92x = 79,209,064,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,064,618.88/321,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,267.81

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