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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,082.98, 444,465.90 and 178,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,082.98, 444,465.90 and 178,839.34 is: 246,793.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,082.98 : 444,465.90 = 178,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,082.98/444,465.90 = 178,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,082.98x = 444,465.90 × 178,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,082.98x = 79,487,988,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487,988,208.51/322,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,793.51

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