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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,121.69, 444,533.93 and 178,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,121.69, 444,533.93 and 178,895.06 is: 246,878.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,121.69 : 444,533.93 = 178,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,121.69/444,533.93 = 178,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,121.69x = 444,533.93 × 178,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,121.69x = 79,524,923,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524,923,184.91/322,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,878.51

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