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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,035.51, 444,422.89 and 178,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,035.51, 444,422.89 and 178,795.56 is: 246,745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,035.51 : 444,422.89 = 178,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,035.51/444,422.89 = 178,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,035.51x = 444,422.89 × 178,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,035.51x = 79,460,839,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,460,839,494.37/322,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,745.58

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