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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,161.20, 444,583.49 and 178,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,161.20, 444,583.49 and 178,921.24 is: 246,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,161.20 : 444,583.49 = 178,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,161.20/444,583.49 = 178,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,161.20x = 444,583.49 × 178,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,161.20x = 79,545,429,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545,429,314.33/322,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,911.89

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