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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,083.48, 444,466.59 and 178,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,083.48, 444,466.59 and 178,839.84 is: 246,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,083.48 : 444,466.59 = 178,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,083.48/444,466.59 = 178,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,083.48x = 444,466.59 × 178,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,083.48x = 79,488,333,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488,333,840.95/322,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,794.20

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