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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,166.83, 444,595.73 and 176,978.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,166.83, 444,595.73 and 176,978.73 is: 244,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,166.83 : 444,595.73 = 176,978.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,166.83/444,595.73 = 176,978.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,166.83x = 444,595.73 × 176,978.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,166.83x = 78,683,984,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683,984,550.95/322,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,233.67

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