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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,012.90, 444,357.58 and 176,817.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,012.90, 444,357.58 and 176,817.66 is: 243,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,012.90 : 444,357.58 = 176,817.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,012.90/444,357.58 = 176,817.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,012.90x = 444,357.58 × 176,817.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,012.90x = 78,570,268,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,570,268,772.19/322,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,997.27

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