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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,168.76, 444,598.40 and 176,980.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,168.76, 444,598.40 and 176,980.68 is: 244,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,168.76 : 444,598.40 = 176,980.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,168.76/444,598.40 = 176,980.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,168.76x = 444,598.40 × 176,980.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,168.76x = 78,685,327,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,685,327,158.91/322,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,236.37

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