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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,027.94, 444,381.22 and 178,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,027.94, 444,381.22 and 178,778.76 is: 246,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,027.94 : 444,381.22 = 178,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,027.94/444,381.22 = 178,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,027.94x = 444,381.22 × 178,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,027.94x = 79,445,923,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445,923,478.89/322,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,705.06

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