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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,015.23, 444,358.85 and 178,764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,015.23, 444,358.85 and 178,764.17 is: 246,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,015.23 : 444,358.85 = 178,764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,015.23/444,358.85 = 178,764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,015.23x = 444,358.85 × 178,764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,015.23x = 79,435,437,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,435,437,886.79/322,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,682.24

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