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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,151.54, 444,556.89 and 178,920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,151.54, 444,556.89 and 178,920.77 is: 246,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,151.54 : 444,556.89 = 178,920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,151.54/444,556.89 = 178,920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,151.54x = 444,556.89 × 178,920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,151.54x = 79,540,458,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540,458,844.82/322,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,903.86

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