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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,033.68, 444,385.92 and 178,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,033.68, 444,385.92 and 178,793.70 is: 246,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,033.68 : 444,385.92 = 178,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,033.68/444,385.92 = 178,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,033.68x = 444,385.92 × 178,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,033.68x = 79,453,402,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,453,402,864.70/322,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,723.89

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