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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,164.06, 444,598.92 and 178,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,164.06, 444,598.92 and 178,935 is: 246,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,164.06 : 444,598.92 = 178,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,164.06/444,598.92 = 178,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,164.06x = 444,598.92 × 178,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,164.06x = 79,554,307,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554,307,750.20/322,164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,937.25

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