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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,027.61, 444,399.09 and 178,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,027.61, 444,399.09 and 178,788.02 is: 246,728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,027.61 : 444,399.09 = 178,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,027.61/444,399.09 = 178,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,027.61x = 444,399.09 × 178,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,027.61x = 79,453,233,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,453,233,390.90/322,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,728.02

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