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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,140.31, 444,541.46 and 178,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,140.31, 444,541.46 and 178,909.58 is: 246,888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,140.31 : 444,541.46 = 178,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,140.31/444,541.46 = 178,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,140.31x = 444,541.46 × 178,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,140.31x = 79,532,724,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532,724,450.96/322,140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,888.46

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