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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,159.62, 444,581.31 and 178,919.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,159.62, 444,581.31 and 178,919.66 is: 246,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,159.62 : 444,581.31 = 178,919.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,159.62/444,581.31 = 178,919.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,159.62x = 444,581.31 × 178,919.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,159.62x = 79,544,335,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544,335,102.76/322,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,909.70

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