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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,026.44, 444,375.92 and 178,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,026.44, 444,375.92 and 178,786.44 is: 246,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,026.44 : 444,375.92 = 178,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,026.44/444,375.92 = 178,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,026.44x = 444,375.92 × 178,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,026.44x = 79,448,389,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,448,389,205.49/322,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,713.87

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