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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,164.74, 444,592.83 and 176,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,164.74, 444,592.83 and 176,976.64 is: 244,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,164.74 : 444,592.83 = 176,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,164.74/444,592.83 = 176,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,164.74x = 444,592.83 × 176,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,164.74x = 78,682,545,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,682,545,221.49/322,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,230.78

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