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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,009.48, 444,350.98 and 178,758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,009.48, 444,350.98 and 178,758.35 is: 246,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,009.48 : 444,350.98 = 178,758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,009.48/444,350.98 = 178,758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,009.48x = 444,350.98 × 178,758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,009.48x = 79,431,448,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431,448,005.68/322,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,674.25

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