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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,111.92, 444,529.26 and 178,872.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,111.92, 444,529.26 and 178,872.54 is: 246,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,111.92 : 444,529.26 = 178,872.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,111.92/444,529.26 = 178,872.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,111.92x = 444,529.26 × 178,872.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,111.92x = 79,514,077,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,077,840.52/322,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,852.33

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