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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,152.54, 444,558.27 and 178,921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,152.54, 444,558.27 and 178,921.77 is: 246,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,152.54 : 444,558.27 = 178,921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,152.54/444,558.27 = 178,921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,152.54x = 444,558.27 × 178,921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,152.54x = 79,541,152,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,541,152,536.54/322,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,905.25

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