Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,876.72, 444,197.16 and 178,645.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321,876.72, 444,197.16 and 178,645.98 is: 246,535.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,876.72 : 444,197.16 = 178,645.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,876.72/444,197.16 = 178,645.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,876.72x = 444,197.16 × 178,645.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,876.72x = 79,354,036,961.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,354,036,961.42/321,876.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,535.50
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