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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,028.26, 444,419.06 and 178,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,028.26, 444,419.06 and 178,790.69 is: 246,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,028.26 : 444,419.06 = 178,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,028.26/444,419.06 = 178,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,028.26x = 444,419.06 × 178,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,028.26x = 79,457,990,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,457,990,603.65/322,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,742.29

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