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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,031.69, 444,383.16 and 178,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,031.69, 444,383.16 and 178,791.69 is: 246,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,031.69 : 444,383.16 = 178,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,031.69/444,383.16 = 178,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,031.69x = 444,383.16 × 178,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,031.69x = 79,452,016,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,452,016,183.94/322,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,721.11

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