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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,027.44, 444,377.30 and 178,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,027.44, 444,377.30 and 178,787.44 is: 246,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,027.44 : 444,377.30 = 178,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,027.44/444,377.30 = 178,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,027.44x = 444,377.30 × 178,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,027.44x = 79,449,079,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449,079,861.11/322,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,715.25

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